renters
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It’s finally here! Today is the launch of the Hostile Housing Film project
In summer 2019, a group of renters were employed by the London Renters Union to research the concerns of their wider community’s housing situations, along with concerns of their own. The group, called the ‘Our Homes’ Renters research project, was organised by the Hackney branch of the LRU. Continue reading
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Renters Reform Bill: what is it and what should we be fighting for?
As we’ve seen during the pandemic, our housing system is rigged in the interests of landlords and investors. Our campaigning has won significant protections for renters such as eviction bans, but ultimately the government has chosen to prioritise the profits of landlords over our right to housing. Continue reading
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Online Campaign for the Renters’ Vote
We want to let you about the activities we’ve got planned for next month – but first, we need to know how we can get in touch with you. We have some activities planned, but we need you to help us before we can get started. Together, we can make the Renters’ Vote count at the ballot… Continue reading
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The Government failed to end the Rent Debt Crisis
With a heavy heart I have to tell you that this Budget has done nothing to help renters with spiralling rent debt protect their homes. The Chancellor has ignored the very real rent debt crisis and without government action renters will have no protection from eviction and homelessness. Continue reading
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UK: Half a million renters need your help
We are now moving onto the next stage of our campaign and we need you to take action again. Continue reading
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Meet points announced – August 24: London-wide day of action against evictions!
Join the London-wide day of action against evictions on 24 August – we’ll be taking action outside courts across London on the day that eviction hearings restart. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 