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Helping private renters in London to stand up for their rights
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Just Fair
22 days ago
đ˝ď¸ The recording from our Human Rights Day event, the future of human rights and justice in the UK, is now live. Hear from practitioners, academics and authors on the barriers to enforcing everyday social rights and what must change. Watch now đ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMON...
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The future of human rights and justice in the UK
YouTube video by Just Fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMONuI3qCCU
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Guy Shrubsole
23 days ago
It's ridiculous that the Government *still* haven't banned the sale of peat. Peat bogs are still getting dug up and used for compost and in horticulture. Ministers say they'll ban it 'when time allows'. Get on with it already! Sign the petition:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
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Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/?utm_medium=share&utm_source=link_share
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National Energy Action
about 2 months ago
The UK is bracing for a cold snap. âď¸ For millions of households living in cold homes, plunging temperatures arenât just uncomfortable- theyâre dangerous. As the temperature drops below zero, millions of people donât know how theyâre going to stay warm.
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reposted by
Ghost Coast.
about 2 months ago
Adam "Father of Economics" Smith was not a fan of landlords, "whose revenue costs them neither labour nor care, but comes to them, as it were, of its own accord, and independent of any plan or project of their own".
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Renters' Reform Coalition
about 2 months ago
đ¨BREAKING NEWSđ¨ The Renters' Rights Act will come into force on 1st May 2026! For decades, renters have had the threat of no-fault evictions hanging over their head. From May, this will no longer be a worry. Stay tuned for more information on your new rights!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rentersâ Rights Act: No-fault evictions banned from May 2026
The government confirms timeline for reforms to Englandâs rental market, including ending bidding wars.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8x1n9rv809o
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Nationwide Foundation
about 2 months ago
Another opportunity to join the Nationwide Foundation! Weâre looking for a talented comms professional who can tell a compelling story of our work and impact across audiences, putting people and why homes matter at the heart. Find out more and apply by 24 Nov:
nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/nationw...
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Just Fair
about 2 months ago
đ§ We join over 100 organisations calling on the UK Government to fully abolish the two-child benefit cap. No half-measures: children shouldnât be punished for coming from a larger family. Letâs seize this moment to protect their rights.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
âAbolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of childrenâs lives on a path to a brighter futureâ, major organisations say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/two-child-benefit-cap-labour-scrap-budget-poverty-b2862746.html
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National Energy Action
about 2 months ago
Two weeks to go until our
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
. Download our Stakeholder Support Pack and help support the millions of people unable to keep their homes warm and healthy this winter:
www.nea.org.uk/fpad
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Just Fair
about 2 months ago
đ Grief is hard enough. Yet thousands are denied support from the Funeral Expenses Payment each year because of narrow eligibility rules that donât reflect real life. Weâre joining
@quakersocialaction.bsky.social
calling for change. Itâs time to
#FixTheFEP
. âď¸ Email your MP today
bit.ly/49mffO2
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Renters' Reform Coalition
about 2 months ago
Last month, the Renters' Rights Act became law! We recently celebrated by bringing together the campaigners, politicians, and renters who have worked towards this moment for a decade. Here's what they said about why this change is so needed đ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfEu...
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Celebrating the Renters' Rights Act - Renters' Reform Coalition
YouTube video by Renters' Reform Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfEunaoJ_tA
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Find your local copwatch group >>
netpol.org/2022/04/06/f...
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2 months ago
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National Energy Action
2 months ago
Our Director of Policy and Advocacy Peter Smith speaks to The i Paper about council enforcement of private rented energy efficiency standards. He says councils have lacked the resources and clarity to properly monitor landlords.
inews.co.uk/news/renters...
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Renters stuck in cold, draughty homes as landlords not inspected by councils
A total of 200 councils did not investigate a single landlord for compliance with energy efficiency standards in the space of one year
https://inews.co.uk/news/renters-stuck-cold-draughty-homes-landlords-inspected-councils-4014489
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'designing for shared space early on can strengthen neighbourhoods, support inclusive communities and offer long-term economic value'
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2 months ago
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National Energy Action
2 months ago
Download our
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
Stakeholder Support Pack and help support the millions of people unable to keep their homes warm and healthy this winter:
www.nea.org.uk/who-we-are/n...
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đ Yes!
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2 months ago
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đŤThe Renters' Rights Act 2025đŤ
2 months ago
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Nationwide Foundation
3 months ago
The day has finally come - the Renters' Rights Bill has been approved by the House of Commons! This isn't a small achievement, it's a result of years of campaigning and fighting on behalf of the 4.6 million private renting households in England. 1/2
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We've signed the
#MishtoPledge
. Have you?
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3 months ago
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Just Fair
3 months ago
đ When people canât afford food, fuel or housing, itâs not just hardship, itâs a failure of justice. Join us and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights on 9 December for our online event - 'The future of human rights and justice in the UK' đď¸ Tickets here
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/046a23...
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When government took action so that we could better afford our
#rent
>>
www.rentersrightslondon.org/evidence/whe...
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when government took action so we could better afford the rent; a timeline - Renters Rights London
In the 20th Century, successive UK governments understood rent control measures to be essential to provision of affordable homes. From 1917, governments legislated for England & Wales accordingly. Bot...
https://www.rentersrightslondon.org/evidence/when-government-took-action-so-that-we-could-afford-our-rent/
3 months ago
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reposted by
Roma Support Group
3 months ago
Ketane means âtogether.â We work with Roma communities to strengthen and create opportunities for the future. Thatâs
#Mishto
in action. Sign the pledge:
lnkd.in/eZxkva7r
#MishtoCampaign
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#Mishto
is what Roma people say to describe something as good. A service that provides fair access for Roma people is Mishto. And we're loving this art from the heart; Mishto
3 months ago
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Young Roots
4 months ago
Swipe through to see why 56 days makes all the difference and learn how you can take action and help make it permanent: đ Read blog here:
www.youngroots.org.u...
#56DaysToStability
#WriteToYourMP
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reposted by
Just Fair
4 months ago
đ¤ Whether in London or SW England, one principle is clear: our work on rights must be shaped with communities, not for them. Our work on participation & racial justice shows how centring lived experience makes rights real. Read our blogs đš
justfair.org.uk/we-h...
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justfair.org.uk/buil...
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We have the right to be heard! The principle of participation and the London Communities Human Rights Programme | Just Fair
Laura Grace, Human Rights Officer For Just Fair, participation is both âthe arrow and the targetâ â a right, and a means to achieve other rights. It sits at the centre of our work: from our Lived Experience Advisory Group, to supporting communities to be heard at the UN, to our capacity building trainings and [âŚ]
https://justfair.org.uk/we-have-the-right-to-be-heard/
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reposted by
Z2K (Zacchaeus 2000 Trust)
6 months ago
Life costs more for disabled people. Disabled households would need an extra ÂŁ1,095 per month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households,
@scopepolicy.bsky.social
research shows. Urge your MP to vote against disability benefits cuts TOMORROW.
z2k.eaction.org.uk/cuts-legisla...
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Ask your MP to vote against dangerous cuts to disability benefits
https://z2k.eaction.org.uk/cuts-legislation-write-mp
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Just Fair
7 months ago
đŚ A true human rights economy requires restructuring international financial systems to align with human rights principles. Tax Justice Network's report outlines how to reshape our economy to reflect these principles and protect everyone. Time for systems change. đ
taxjustice.net/repor...
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A human rights economy: what it is and why we need it | Tax Justice Network
All across the globe, soaring levels of inequality are undermining democracy, fuelling the rise of authoritarianism and threatening all categories of human rights. An utterly unsustainable economic model is simultaneously bursting through planetary boundaries, bringing us to the precipice of ecosystemic collapse. In this context, renewed urgency is being given to alternative economic approaches. Approaches [âŚ]
https://taxjustice.net/reports/a-human-rights-economy-what-it-is-and-why-we-need-it/#:~:text=A%20true%20human%20rights%20economy,align%20with%20human%20rights%20principles
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reposted by
New Economics Foundation
7 months ago
Tenants are organising. How can researchers and think tanks support them? Join
@neweconomics.bsky.social
and
@policyalternatives.ca
on 26 June for a webinar on how to support housing justice movements in Canada and the UK. Link in post below 1/2
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reposted by
Legal Action Group
7 months ago
Book your place at our conference Building Together: Bridging the Gaps in Housing Justice to learn how to develop a trauma-informed practice for supporting homeless clients with complex needs
@ourmoh.bsky.social
@jessicaturtle.bsky.social
@mattturtle.bsky.social
đď¸ Register:
tinyurl.com/LAGBT1306
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Alternatively, now, while the number of housing units in London (3,671,000) exceeds the number of households (3,577,000), we might wish to consider strategies to promote better use of under-occupied homes >>
thinkhouse.org.uk/site/assets/files/3070/case1124.pdf
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8 months ago
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đď¸https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3929/stages/19774/amendments/10020845
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8 months ago
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reposted by
The Fitzrovia News
8 months ago
Half of Londonâs short-term let properties rented out illegally A new report reveals extent of illegal short-term letting. Image: Central London Forward. The Government is being urged to take action after new research has found that more than half of Londonâs short-term holiday let properties areâŚ
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Half of Londonâs short-term let properties rented out illegally
A new report reveals extent of illegal short-term letting. Image: Central London Forward. The Government is being urged to take action after new research has found that more than half of Londonâs short-term holiday let properties are being rented out unlawfully. A report by Central London Forward -- a partnership of inner city boroughs -- found that more than 50 per cent of the short-term lets listed across Greater London in 2024 were booked for more than 90 days in a year, meaning they were in breach of regulations.
https://fitzrovianews.com/2025/05/06/half-of-londons-short-term-let-properties-rented-out-illegally/
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reposted by
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
8 months ago
Nothing short of a total u-turn on cuts to winter fuel payments and disability benefits will get this government back on track. We need a complete policy reset.
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No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local elections
Exclusive: government fears further electoral losses from unpopular policy as well as from planned ÂŁ5bn of benefits cuts
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/05/no-10-reviewing-winter-fuel-payment-cut-after-labour-slump-in-local-elections
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Would you enjoy working alongside 20 changemaking orgs dedicated to
#housing
#justice
? If so, the
@rentersreformco.bsky.social
#policy
officer
#job
could be perfect for you
rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/we-are-hirin...
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We are hiring a Policy Officer!
Do you want to campaign to improve the lives of Englandâs 12 million private renters? Work with the Rentersâ Reform Coalition as our new Policy Officer to help make renting better. Weâre looking for a...
https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/we-are-hiring-policy-officer
8 months ago
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reposted by
Just Fair
8 months ago
đď¸ The UN has criticised the UK for prolonged use of inadequate temporary accommodation. Todayâs figures show why: over 164,000 children are now trapped in limbo. The housing emergency is a human rights emergency.
@alexwfirth.bsky.social
for
@labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/05/chil...
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'Record-high child homelessness should be a turning point for Labour' - LabourList
The era of blaming the Tories is over. The public will now be looking to Labour to not just express concern â but to deliver.
https://labourlist.org/2025/05/child-homelessness-turning-point-labour-government/
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reposted by
Shelter Cymru
8 months ago
Want to make a career out of making an impact? Weâre looking for four people who share our belief that home is everything and can help us build relationships, inspire supporters and raise funds to power the fight for home across Wales. Interested?
www.sheltercymru.org.uk/jobs
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Current Vacancies - Shelter Cymru
https://www.sheltercymru.org.uk/jobs
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reposted by
Renters' Reform Coalition
8 months ago
Time and again landlord groups have threatened a mass selloff. Yet new data shows 18% more homes available to rent than in 2024. Meanwhile rents are still soaring - we need a cap on rent rises to keep tenants in their homes.
@darlingtom.bsky.social
in
@bigissue.com
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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Are landlords really selling up? Number of new homes for rent, revealed
Rightmove statistics show a surge in landlords putting their properties on the rental market ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill.
https://www.bigissue.com/news/housing/landlords-exodus-rightmove-rental-tracker-renting/
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reposted by
Just Fair
10 months ago
đŁ The UN has published its most detailed report yet on the UK's human rights recordâmaking over 90 recommendations. From austerity to welfare reform, the message is clear: everyday rights protections are falling short, and action is needed. Read our blog
justfair.org.uk/a-wake-up-ca...
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A wake-up call from Geneva: the UNâs critical assessment of the UKâs human rights record | Just Fair
Following a multi-year review of the UK including an in person review in Geneva last month, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) has released its report...
https://justfair.org.uk/a-wake-up-call-from-geneva-the-uns-critical-assessment-of-the-uks-human-rights-record/
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reposted by
Guy Shrubsole
10 months ago
18/ I hugely welcome the Governmentâs proposals in this Consultation to open up HM Land Registry data. Since the Land Use consultation was published, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has said more about his plans for this; see my blog here:
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry â which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and WaleâŚ
https://whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/huge-win-government-announces-plan-to-open-up-land-registry/
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Just Fair
10 months ago
"The UK presents itself as a global leader in human rights, but these findings tell a different story. These problems are not just a result of past actions; the current government continues to make decisions that undermine rights." - Jess McQuail, Director, Just Fair
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/dwp-benefits-two-child-limit-un-uk-poverty/
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Lucy Nabijou
11 months ago
The Governmentâs new immigration bill and refugee citizenship ban are just more of the same: continuing the hostile environment. We canât let this go on. Take action NOW:
act.safepassage.org.uk/ask-your-mp-...
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Ask your MP to oppose the hostile environment and back safe routes
The Governmentâs refugee citizenship ban and new immigration Bill are just more of the same: continuing the hostile environment. We canât let this go on. These policies donât address the real issue. I...
https://act.safepassage.org.uk/ask-your-mp-oppose-hostile-environment
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reposted by
Museum of Homelessness
11 months ago
SWEP has been called for tonight in London. Our emergency cold weather shelter in the museum will be open. Please check in with people who are sleeping out, ask if they need anything. Remember, always ask before reporting someone to Streetlink. Thank you â¤ď¸
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Just Fair
11 months ago
This week the UN Committee on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights will be reviewing the UK to assess how well our everyday rights are protected here at home. This review takes place every 5-7 years and is significant opportunity to shine a spotlight on our broken system. đ§ľA thread
#CESCR2025
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Renters' Reform Coalition
11 months ago
Peeling wallpaper, wet walls, black mould - nobody should have to live in the conditions exposed by Panorama. Yet 1 in 10 tenants live in a home with a serious health hazard. The Renters' Rights Bill can't come soon enough.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Billionaires own my mouldy home' - the private renters struggling to be heard
Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rq2g0kz1lo
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reposted by
The Fitzrovia News
11 months ago
Number of people sleeping on Londonâs streets hits a record high for autumn period The number of people recorded sleeping out on the streets across Greater London has hit yet a new record high for the time of year, according to the latest statistics. Data published on Friday showed that a total ofâŚ
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Number of people sleeping on Londonâs streets hits a record high for autumn period
The number of people recorded sleeping out on the streets across Greater London has hit yet a new record high for the time of year, according to the latest statistics. Data published on Friday showed that a total of 4,612 people were recorded rough sleeping between October and December 2024 -- a rise of five percent on the same period in 2023.
https://fitzrovianews.com/2025/02/03/number-of-people-sleeping-on-londons-streets-hits-a-record-high-for-autumn-period/
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reposted by
Just Fair
12 months ago
đ¨Our new submission to the UN on the state of everyday rights across the UK â points to a broken system, with the situation only getting worse. With 30+ organisations, weâve highlighted urgent human rights issues. Action is now needed to build a fairer UK.
justfair.org.uk/submission-t...
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Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | Just Fair
CESCR seventh review of the UK: Submission on behalf on civil society in England. This is our second report to the Committee as part of this review, click here for the first report. Read our submissio...
https://justfair.org.uk/submission-to-the-un-committee-on-economic-social-and-cultural-rights/
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reposted by
Museum of Homelessness
12 months ago
Weâre building a youth-led campaigning collective to challenge those in power. The programme will be led by MoHâs Harry Gay and experienced campaigners Matt Bonner (Werbepause, Dog Section Press, Revolt Design) and Tommy Vickerstaff (anti-fracking, fuel poverty, trans liberation)
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reposted by
Renters' Reform Coalition
12 months ago
TOMORROW: the Renters' Rights Bill is back in Parliament for its report stageđ We welcome the bill - but we need a cap on rent increases to give renters real security in their homes. We urge MPs to back
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
's amendment to do just that.
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
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Renters' Rights Bill must stop landlords raising rents above wages or inflation
An amendment to the Rentersâ Rights Bill to cap sky-high rent rises to wage growth and inflation is due to be considered by Labour.
https://www.bigissue.com/news/housing/labour-renters-rights-bill-rent-cap/
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reposted by
Generation Rent
12 months ago
MPs will debate the Renters' Rights Bill for the last time TOMORROWâźď¸ While it ends unfair Section 21 evictions, it doesn't address soaring rent prices, leaving us at risk of homelessness and debt. DEMAND BETTER. Write to your MP while you can⤾ď¸
generationrent.eaction.online/RRBReportstage
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Strengthen protections for renters
https://generationrent.eaction.online/RRBReportstage
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The latest report from
@justfairuk.bsky.social
reveals how health inequalities are worsening in the UK and outlines what must change so that we have healthcare as a right
justfair.org.uk/the-right-to...
#HumanRightsDay
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The right to health | Just Fair
The right to health Health is a universal human right.  What is The right to health? Achieving the right to health is about creating a world where everyone can access quality healthcare throughout th...
https://justfair.org.uk/the-right-to-health/
about 1 year ago
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