Housing crisis leading to "the death of meritocracy", says Bobby Dean MP
Bobby Dean MP has warned that Britain’s housing crisis is now so severe it is killing meritocracy, as soaring house prices leave young people locked out of home ownership.
Bobby Dean is the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington.
Raised on a council estate, the son of a cleaner and a scaffolder, Bobby lives in Carshalton and is a local champion working hard for our community.
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Bobby Dean MP has warned that Britain’s housing crisis is now so severe it is killing meritocracy, as soaring house prices leave young people locked out of home ownership.
Bobby Dean has been pressing the government to ensure that big tech companies are properly held to account for tackling online fraud.
At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, Bobby Dean MP confronted gambling industry leaders over their use of offshore tax arrangements. He argued that taxes on the sector could help fund important services at a time when public finances are tight.
Luke Taylor, Bobby Dean and Helen Maguire have welcomed the new settlement.
This weekend a number of Remembrance events will be taking place across Carshalton and Wallington to honour those who have served our country and the families who have supported them.
Bobby Dean MP has called for full accountability for the genocide in Gaza, urging the UK Government to back international efforts to investigate the atrocities and bring those responsible to justice.