The Housing Bill which undermines the existence and future of council housing, is coming under attack in the House of Lords - see critics of Housing Bill in Lords.
To strengthen opposition, tenants and trade unions have invited Lords to hear evidence against the Bill on Tue 2nd February 5pm in Room 4a, House of Lords. Campaigners are contacting Lords individually, inviting them to hear the case against the Bill.
Almost 1,000 joined a London march against the Billon 30 January see video report and reports and pictures here.
Opposition is growing fast, with new groups and areas joining the campaign daily: many will come to give evidence on 2nd Feb.
Plans include a national march against the Bill on 13 March: leaflet here - order leaflets from info@defendcouncilhousing.org.uk.
And sign and share the Housing Bill Petition - download paper copies here to get signatures.
Other key dates:
6th Feb 11am-1pm Kill the Housing Bill campaign organising meeting at UNITE offices, 128 Theobalds Road London WC1X 8TN
11th Feb 6.30-9pm: a conference hosted by Camden Council at Camden Town Hall for councillors, tenants and trade unions against the Housing Bill
12 March Northern 'summit' against the Housing Bill for tenants, trade unions and councillors more details here .
See latest leaflet here and Briefing here. Contact info@defendcouncilhousing.org.uk for more information.
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Labour Conference meeting
Housing Act Summit 22 October
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Right to Buy2: Stop sell-offs
Southwark march 25 March
Council Housing: Time To Invest
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