This report illustrates the highly paradoxical nature of the housing market: whilst housing is viewed as a private problem, it remains a very political issue; although housing comprises a principal determinant of quality of life and shortage of housing undermines quality of life, many individuals oppose an increase in supply.
The announcement today by Ed Miliband of a tax relief for firms that start paying the living wage, should Labour win the next general election, is the latest in the party political battle over living standards says SMF's Nigel Keohane.
The party conferences this year have taken place against a backdrop of a growing economy but increasing concern about low wages and reducing standards of living for many says SMF's Nigel Keohane.
