Reform UK has unveiled plans to change the way social housing is allocated, putting British-born workers and young families at the centre of its proposed system.

The party, led by Nigel Farage, says its policy would give greater priority to British-born working people under 35, particularly married couples with children, as well as veterans.

Reform argues that its proposals would address Britain's social housing waiting list, which currently stands at around 1.3 million people. The party also wants to increase housebuilding, pledging 50,000 affordable homes each year.

However, Labour has criticised the proposals as “unserious and unworkable”, while housing campaigners have warned that prioritising people according to birthplace could create serious concerns around fairness and discrimination.

The announcement comes as Reform continues to challenge the Conservatives for support among voters and seeks to turn its strong performance in recent polling into a broader political platform. A YouGov poll conducted on 16–17 August put Reform on 24%, ahead of Labour on 22% and the Conservatives on 19%.

Social housing, immigration and housing affordability are now emerging as major battlegrounds in Britain's increasingly fragmented political landscape.