Election 2024 — Labour's health plan; McEntee v O'Callaghan; PBP's free public transport 

Duncan Smith. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Social Democrats have pledged to clamp down on illegal short-term lets and hold a referendum to put the right to a home in the Constitution if elected.

The party launched its housing policy on Friday outlining its "laser-focused" plans to build thousands of affordable homes every year through local authorities and Approved Housing Bodies.