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Wales Green Party Proposes Rent Controls and Free Bus Travel

4/7/2026

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The Wales Green Party unveiled its Senedd manifesto, proposing rent controls including a one-year freeze and local caps.
It also proposes capping bus fares at £1 and free travel for under-22s.
The party does not expect to form government but aims to influence negotiations.
Critics warn rent controls could reduce housing quality and availability.
The manifesto lacks full costings, raising feasibility concerns about plans to build 60,000 social homes.

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The Wales Green Party unveiled its Senedd manifesto, proposing rent controls including a one-year freeze and local caps.
It also proposes capping bus fares at £1 and free travel for under-22s.
The party does not expect to form government but aims to influence negotiations.
Critics warn rent controls could reduce housing quality and availability.
The manifesto lacks full costings, raising feasibility concerns about plans to build 60,000 social homes.