The creeping authoritarianism of the British ruling class goes beyond public protests. UK universities are increasingly attacking protest rights and political activism, writes Fraser McGuire and Alec Severs.
Tag: Housing
The battle for the soul of St Mungo’s, workers take a stand against the erosion of frontline wages
A St Mungo's striker sets out why they're taking action and fighting for the soul of the homeless charity.
No fault evictions have no place in our society – Jon Trickett MP
"This shouldn’t be a party political issue... What sort of society allows vulnerable households to live with the constant fear of being forced onto the street" - Jon Trickett MP
The University of Manchester student occupation and rent strike – Interview from the occupation
"The most important thing that students can do is take action at their own university" - an interview with a student occupier taking part in the University of Manchester rent strike and occupation.
Labour should commit to ending Right to Buy
Martin Wicks, Secretary of the Labour Campaign for Council Housing, calls for Labour to support public housing by ending the sell off.
Why Labour must commit to ending Right to Buy
"Our policy should not be determined by what the Tories say but the material needs of millions of people suffering the consequences of the housing crisis" - Martin Wicks writes on why Labour must end Thatcher's Right to Buy policy.
‘Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism’ – a unified call to action from across the left
The 'Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism' conference saw hundreds of left activists come together, discussing key issues from supporting strikes to building an ethical foreign policy.
Community Organising to secure decent homes for all – Liz Cabeza, ACORN Haringey
"Each win sends the message not only to landlords who think they can get away with breaking the law, but to communities who once felt powerless, that housing injustice is not an issue to be tolerated or ignored."
We cannot have another person fall ill or die because of inadequate housing. We need urgent action now – Kate Osborne MP
As the winter bites, vulnerable people are at serious risk in unsafe housing across the country. Kate Osborne calls for urgent action, highlighting the troubling living conditions of her constituents.
No amount of tinkering with private delivery models will create secure and affordable homes or tackle the housing crisis
“Delivering on Labour’s target of 100,000 council homes a year can provide the essential non-market alternative ripped off renters need” - Eileen Short, Defend Council Housing, calls for real solutions to the housing crisis.