In this winter edition of Anticipations, Editor Louie Woodall interviews Shadow Minister for Housing. Emma Reynolds. See the magazine for the full version of the interview.

The shortage of safe, affordable homes is one of the most shameful failures of successive governments, both Labour and Conservative. The coalition’s single-minded commitment to austerity has only exacerbated the situation, and entering 2014 it is no exaggeration to say that Britain faces a housing crisis.

It is only right, therefore, that housing is a red-hot issue for Labour. The people’s party needs to demonstrate its commitment to providing appropriate shelter for all who live here, regardless of circumstances. It’s a tough ask. It needs someone just as tough to tackle it. Enter Emma Reynolds, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Housing and MP for Wolverhampton North East.