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Labour's housing push

Labour leader, Ed Miliband at this week’s Labour Party conference, wants councils to take into account whether applicants for social housing are good neighbours and contributing to society.

Labour leader, Ed Miliband at this week's Labour Party conference, wants councils to take into account whether applicants for social housing are good neighbours and contributing to society.

Local authorities face a radical shake-up of housing allocation under a future Labour Government, with landlords required to consider tenants' contribution to society before they approve applications.

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