"The Government must do more to tackle housing issues in Brent. It seems ridiculous that whilst we have so many people waiting to be housed, many of whom are in temporary accommodation that Brent has such a high rate of empty homes compared to the London average. Many local residents either come to my office or see me at my advice surgery because they are having to wait for such a long time on the housing list. More should be done so that empty homes are filled by families that need them rather than them lying empty.
"With housing prices increasing so much in Brent last year it is becoming harder for many people to get the security that owning your own home provides. Many young families who are looking to make a start in life by buying a house are finding that Brent is becoming increasingly unaffordable. The Government must address these issues as a matter of urgency."
