As Fadumo describes ACORN gives people of colour and other marginalised groups meaningful levers of power by letting their members build + shape campaigns and by defending their material interests. THAT is why ACORN has been so successful Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6QyQc6…

Liverpool, it's been a minute! Our regular meetings return this month at our new venue. St Lawrence Church, Kirkdale, every third Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00, starting the 18th of this month We can't wait to be back!

🚨 Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill hit Parliament today. This represents a massive victory for the organised tenants' movement. Although there is more to fight for, it is a big step in the right direction. Some quick takeaways:

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big step in the right direction. But to end the housing crisis, we need to address the root causes of soaring rents, the shortage of affordable homes, & failed policies that put profit before people. Sign our petition below👇acorntheunion.org.uk/renters_rights

Abolition of Section 21✅ Crackdown on illegal evictions✅ Landlord ombudsman✅ PRS database✅ Decent Homes Standard extended✅ New local enforcement powers✅ Big victories. Let’s keep fighting for more!

We've missed you! Not long to go until our monthly meetings return!

AirBnBs and holiday houses turning back to the things they were designed as - homes for people to live in. This is great news. Regulating short term lets is effective - and vital for the sustainability of our holiday towns.

When landlords sell up their homes don’t disappear. A mass sell off of rented houses might work pretty well for the 45% of tenants who want to buy out their landlord.

Less money in your landlord’s pocket is more money in your local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Rent control could revive the British high street.

🚨ACORN Haringey marching on the council yesterday to demand an end to the use of private bailiffs in our borough. Haringey council sent almost 9000 private bailiffs out in the last year - that's 25 a day! We won't stand for it - will you? 📸Dav Gil

Let's get this show on the road 🫡 Meeting 18:00 tonight in our new home at St Lawrence Church

Great meeting with council leaders today! We're still officially banned from city hall by Marvin Rees But we were invited for a meeting by council leader Tony Dyer, deputy leader Heather Mack, and chair of housing Barry Parsons 1/2

They agreed to ✅drop the ban ✅get an ACORN rep back on the Homes Board ✅work together to defend the council tax benefit ✅meet regularly for the benefit of all Bristolians

Our branch member, Martin, took part in this meeting representing all of the union! Get involved, build a fairer world for renters ✊🏾✊🏾

With the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people, ACORN affiliate Popular Struggle CC need support. To raise funds for their vital work, we’re selling t-shirts based on original PSCC designs. 100% of profits will support them! 👉 acorntheunion.org.uk/shop#!/ACORN-P…

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