Pimlico Flats has always rented Flats and Studios at cheaper rents than generally available in Central London, but even our rents have been rising as increasing administration costs, taxes and utility bills bite. Today I came across the sort of Political Party which would have the support of every tenant of a Central London Flat or Studio. The “The Rent is Too Damn High” Party is a local New York City political party that has presented mayoral candidates in 2005 and 2009. Both times, Jimmy McMillan was the mayoral candidate receiving more than 4000 votes.
Unlike most political parties, the Rent Is Too Damn High Party doesn’t fudge it’s stance on issues, from the economy to foreign policy, from law & order to medical care, it’s view is that the rent is too damn high.
What is the betting that with Central London’s current rents for Flats and Studios London’s 2012 Election might have a “Rent Is Too Damn High” candidate?
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