Shelter's Mairi MacRae being interviewed on BBC Breakfast via a video link.
'Millions of renters across England have little power or protection against unfair evictions, or against unreasonable rent hikes.'
Mairi MacRae, Director of Campaigns & Policy at Shelter, on this morning's BBC Breakfast.
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'Don’t give up': Tracy's story of racism and resilience in accessing a social home - Shelter England
Tracy, a Black Mixed heritage Peer Researcher at Shelter, shares her experience of racism in housing. We're urging Angela Rayner to ensure fair social housing.
'The nature of racism in housing can be ‘slippery discrimination’ that’s hard to pin down and prove.'
Tracy, a Peer Researcher from our 'My Colour Speaks Before Me' report, speaks about the damaging systemic discrimination faced when trying to secure a social home.
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Homes are for people, not for profit! Join us this year at Pride in Bournemouth, find out more about our campaign #bournefree #pride
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.
Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.
Join us. The time is now.
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💰Billions are hidden in secret offshore accounts by rich tax-dodgers & corporations. British overseas tax havens again miss the deadline to crack down on this dirty money. "oops!"
Meanwhile the UK govt is picking the pockets of pensioners and disabled!
#WealthTax NOW!
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If I published this video next week, I could be sent to prison for 14 years.
That’s for expressing support for Palestine Action, who take direct action to stop genocide.
We are heading to a very dark place.
New video 👇
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“Hope is a decision, and activism is how we make that decision real.” — Rebecca Solnit
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Our campaigners at #Cirkular Festival in Christchurch #socialhousing #campaigns
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