Social Democrats say 50,000 affordable homes is their 'red line' for government

Holly Cairns was speaking as she launched the Social Democrats election candidates, promising a different approach to politicians who often overpromise and under-deliver

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns insists her party does want to serve in government, calling for the public to provide the Social Democrats with a 'strong mandate to go in and wield as much influence as possible in the next government'. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

A pledge to build 50,000 affordable homes and a senior minister responsible for for disability are the red lines for the Social Democrats going into Government, party leader Holly Cairns has said.

Ms Cairns insists her party does want to serve in government, calling for the public to provide the Social Democrats with a “strong mandate to go in and wield as much influence as possible in the next government”.