Bournemouth Greens Vote to Abolish Private Landlords
Party elects Zack Polanski as leader.
Pushes eco-populist policies to attract progressive voters.
Motion includes rent controls, scrapping Right to Buy, ending Buy to Let mortgages, taxing Airbnb and empty homes.
Motion could become party policy but leader may alter wording.
Alexander Sallons calls motion controversial; Carla Denyer says it empowers tenants.
Package aims to reduce private rental and increase council housing.
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