We need affordable homes for healthy, happy lives

The recent turmoil in UK politics has done little to ease the anxiety felt by many people who are struggling financially and running out of options as the cost of living crisis tightens its grip. The disastrous consequences of being unable to make mortgage and rent payments are all too real for many people right now. At ACORN, we’re hearing from people whose home is at stake as the government is distracted by leadership contests, political reshuffles, and policy U turns.Jamie Rodney is an ACORN organiser working in Bradford. Every day he knocks on doors in the city, talking to people about the problems they and their communities are facing.“I recently spoke to someone who has had to take a third job. He barely sees his kids, and often goes a couple of days without sleeping more than a few hours because of a combination of stress and work,” Rodney…
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