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.
- Labour’s London Assembly achievements and what winning a majority could meanSem Moema, London AM and Mayoral Advisor for Private Rented Sector and Affordability, looks back to Labour’s achievements on the London Assembly and ahead to what a Labour majority could deliver.
- From promises to delivery – making Labour’s housing goals a realityAt Labour Housing Group’s 2024 AGM, Toby Lloyd, formerly Head of Policy at Shelter, and advisor to the May government on housing issues, spoke on how a future Labour Government might achieve its housing goals.
- A Tenants’ ManifestoFor too long tenants’ voices have not been heard with devastating consequences, if Labour can win the next election, the chance may come to change this.
- If Life is a Ladder, We are Letting 136,000 Young People Per Year FallImagine the transition from childhood to adulthood as a ladder. At each… Read more: If Life is a Ladder, We are Letting 136,000 Young People Per Year Fall