Activists protest outside Foxtons branch

More than 100 members of London Renters Union (LRU) rallied outside a Foxtons branch on Saturday as part of the Global Day of Housing Action.

The protesters campaigned against soaring rents in London, demanding that more is done to tackle the growing housing crisis in the capital.

The LRU wants the government to take immediate action by implementing urgent rent controls and reinvesting in social housing.

LRU spokesperson Jae Vail said: “Labour was elected on a platform of fixing the housing crisis, but under its leadership, the crisis has only deepened.

“The government has allowed massive corporations from across the world to tighten their stranglehold on our communities, turning our homes into assets for their balance sheets, and destroying the soul of our city in the process.

“Families are forced to pack their bags and leave their neighbourhoods while corporate giants are given the keys to the city.

“Across the world, tenants are taking mass action and winning lower rents.

“We must continue to come together in our communities to demand an end to the profiteering and a housing system that works for everybody.”

 

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6 Comments

  1. Hendrix

    Methinks they pitched up at the wrong address – the issue is Parliament & shout have taken a right turn at Westminster Parliament Square!

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  2. LVYO30

    Great free advertising for W E Roberts.

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  3. Ding Dong

    no issue with them turning up outside Foxtons.

    worst company ever

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  4. LR10

    Meanwhile (in an already depleted market) the Government look to offer landlords five year deals to house migrants (further reducing the PRS stock levels); Barking up the wrong tree.

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  5. letstalk

    and herein be a case of ‘Be careful what you wish for’.

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  6. AcornsRNuts

    They could always try working . . .

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