In this episode, Liz Truss is joined by property expert Russell Quirk to break down the real causes of the UK housing crisis — and why both Labour and Conservative policies have made things worse.

Quirk explains how tax changes, regulation, and the upcoming Renters Reform agenda are driving landlords out of the market, reducing housing supply and pushing rents higher. With tens of thousands of landlords exiting the sector, tenants are now facing fewer choices and rising costs.

The discussion covers:

The impact of the Renters Reform Bill and EPC regulations

Why government intervention is inflating house prices

How schemes like Help to Buy increased demand but failed to boost supply

The role of the Bank of England and money printing in asset inflation

Why young people are being locked out of home ownership

The influence of bureaucracies like Homes England and the Climate Change Committee

How immigration and housing supply pressures intersect

Why both major parties have failed to solve the crisis

They also explore broader political themes, including:

The rise of anti-landlord sentiment

The role of local government and “the blob” in blocking reform

Why housing policy is driven by short-term politics, not long-term solutions

What upcoming local elections in Essex and beyond could reveal about public sentiment

This is a deep dive into why housing in Britain is becoming increasingly unaffordable — and who is responsible.

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