​​
Each year we run a series of national policy consultations to understand what people across the country think about the big issues and their perspective on what policies and priorities the nation needs to prosper. For our latest consultations, we are trying out a new format, building on the success of the survey that we conducted after the general election on Conservative Values.
We would encourage CPF Groups to meet and discuss local issues ahead of the May 2025 elections. You should report your conclusions to your locally-elected (and selected) Conservative representatives and candidates. From mid-March to early-May, we have a break from our consultation cycle, so that members can focus on campaigning for the May elections.
Britain's Housing Challenge: How can the UK Increase Housing Supply, Expand Home Ownership and Restore Affordability for Future Generations?
February 2026
Housing costs in the United Kingdom, for both renters and buyers, have been rising quickly in recent decades. In England, the median house price is now 7.7 times the median annual wage. This figure stood at just 3.54 in 1997.1 While it used to be the case that a majority of young Britons owned their homes, now only 34% of 25-34-year-olds are home-owners.