Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of news on the left…
housing
The rise of pro-housing Labour politicians should be applauded
‘With new blood coming into politics and policymaking, pro-housing stances are now finally being taken’
England’s social housing sector needs renewal and here’s how to do it
‘Labour must offer a social housing funding mechanism that not only provides new supply, but tackles the systemic need for rehabilitation of existing stock.’
Diane Abbott MP: This must be the time for a major change in housing policy
My constituency office which (like other MPs) deals with local people’s concerns, has been inundated with cases of mould in flats and houses, many of them leading to ill-health.
Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP: Why the government must prioritise rental reform
‘Research by the housing charity Shelter show that every 7 minutes in England, a Section 21 notice is served to a household.’
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of news from progressive outlets…
It’s going to take a lot more than a ban on Section 21 notices to tackle the homelessness crisis
Homelessness has become an ever-increasing problem since the Conservatives gained power in 2010, with the loss of a private tenancy being one of the main causes of homelessness in England.
Sarah Olney MP: The country is facing a homelessness emergency
‘The government must do more to protect those who need it, such as the 1.5 million who are on low-incomes and on pension credit.’
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of progressive news…
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of progressive news…