The place for progressive housing debate
Red Brick is a progressive political blog with a particular focus on housing policy edited by Alex Toal since March 2024.
As a forum it is open to anyone interested in the progressive debate about housing, communities, and wider politics.
We are linked to the Labour Housing Group but the views expressed here are those of individual authors and/or the editors and are not necessarily the view of LHG or London LHG.
Through debate and the sharing of ideas in this open forum, we will help to develop sound Labour housing policies, support Labour councils to do their best to address housing needs, and support LHG to make sure housing is seen a priority for Labour.
It was founded in 2010 by Tony Clements and Steve Hilditch and been previously edited by our pseudonymous friend Monimbo.
- A pragmatic approach to social housing, what the industry needs to develop a new generation of quality homes at pace
How can innovative approaches deliver social housing faster and at lower cost? MMC initiatives like EDAROTH may be part of the answer. - The Renters’ Rights Bill holds promise, but beware the tailless rats
Roz Spencer, Head of Service at Safer Renting, points the spotlight at a potentially worrying loophole in the Renters’ Rights Bill where landlords can evict tenants when properties are in breach of housing law - The Autumn Budget: What is in it for housing?
Red Brick’s budget write-up contains all of the new announcements made by Rachel Reeves for housing. - More Homes, Less Motor Traffic: Can We Have Both?
Roger Geffen lays out how the government can encourage building at gentle densities to discourage car use while meeting their housing goals