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We’re Meeting Andy Burnham for Rent Control! Join Us to Keep Winning | Homes for us Alliance

We’re Meeting Andy Burnham for Rent Control! Join Us to Keep Winning. Big news! Last month, our Homes for Us Alliance protested at the Housing Conference in Manchester. We demanded rent control powers for mayors.

We won a big step forward:

  • Andy Burnham will meet us on August 8!

  • ✊ 5 Alliance members (which includes F&S) will push him to:

    • Ask for new rent control powers

    • Persuade other mayors (like NEMCA and Tees Valley)

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Stop Labour Deferring Child Poverty Motion! – WED 11 JUNE

Labour councillors in Newcastle may delay a crucial vote to scrap the two-child benefit cap and No Recourse to Public Funds — policies trapping 38% of local children in poverty. Join us this Wednesday to pack the public gallery and demand action. No more delays. No more growing up poor.

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Food & Solidarity Stands With Dogs Trust Workers

Food & Solidarity is proud to host the Unite the Underdogs Mutual Aid Fund, helping Dogs Trust workers afford union dues as they fight redundancies and unfair working conditions. Chip in or sign their petition because when underdogs unite, they win.

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May Day in the Park: Preparing to Stop an Eviction

On May 1st, Food & Solidarity members met in Leazes Park for an emergency training session, studying the law, role-playing bailiff encounters, and plotting tactics to stop Newcastle City Council from evicting Dennis and his son.

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