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so is there a power they can use to do this? not as far as i know. so what are we going to give up, the rule of law? thats really what this is about, Corbyn furthering a political cause that currently not lawful. why is it luxury homes, normal empty homes, or simply calling on the council to...

i wonder if the author understands the meaning of the word "requisitioned" and its synonyms. not one to defend the Mail, but he's clearly is suggesting property in the local borough should be seized (requisitioned) for housing others. and you know we do need to address that issue of housing...

Corbyn doesnt just want them to find them somewhere to live, he wants them to stay in their area. which is fair enough if they have schools and work to deal with. however, he knows full well that there isnt powers to commandeer property for this purpose, so he is really using this incident to...

with the yield from rents far more than you can get elsewhere, i believe the scale of this issue is greatly overstated. i recall the total reported empty properties in London is ~0.5% and thats including all those awaiting renovation. the number going empty for years is down to single digit...

managment is by a Tenant Management Organisation, KCTMO, set up in 1996 to run Kensington and Chelsea council's housing stock. the TMO board has tenants, council appointed members and independent members, run as a not for profit to manage and maintain the buildings. in the past two years it had...

i would hope some property owners would make property available. however, should the state seize property? prehaps there should be emergency provision for such situations. however i'm afraid Corbyn is making reference to wider political causes here, making a point about allowing the residents...