Thousands demand London Mayor ban ‘poor taste’ holiday let ads
“These tube ads are feeding a narrative that tenants are disposable, and profiteering from property is more important than providing long term homes.”
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Disability groups are deeply concerned about a dangerous mental capacity bill rushed through parliament
The Tories have quietly pushed through a bill that seriously weakens the rights of people deemed lacking mental capacity
This Tory MP pretended to care about homelessness. His record says otherwise
He’s only mentioned homelessness once in Parliament
This Brexit-obsessed government is neglecting the housing crisis
The government’s house-building targets are too low
Here are six reasons why Section 21 has to go
As MPs discuss the infamous eviction law known as Section 21, Sophia Turner explains why it should have been scrapped a long time ago.
Yes Andrew Marr, rising homelessness is a political choice
The BBC host lamented the rising number of homeless people on the streets of Britain during the festive season, but forgot to explain why. Kevin Gulliver writes.
Government’s new £2m rogue landlord crackdown plan sounds good – but is it enough?
Housing campaigners and landlord associations alike fear the move will lead to a “postcode lottery” for ailing private renters.
Section 21 must end – so let’s build a renters’ union
The main cause of homelessness in Britain is no-fault evictions filed through Section 21 of the Housing Bill. Cllr Niroshan Sirisena argues a renter’s union is the solution.
Housing for all could be the solution to a divided Brexit Britain
As so many are quick to link the palpable housing crisis to immigration, a comprehensive housing building programme could have conciliatory effects on the nation.
Theresa May’s housing announcements do not add up to a coherent strategy
National Housing Day: Tory plans will barely scratch the surface of the crisis in social housing, writes Kevin Gulliver.