Lording it over the squats
This post was originally published on the SQUASH blog under the title “Squatting criminalised by ‘sham democracy’” and is written by Hannah Schling. It is unnerving to witness a political process which criminalises up to 50,000 people in a matter of months. It is yet more unnerving when you consider the supposed ‘crime’: taking shelter … Read more
Double Hit to the Homeless
This Christmas, once again, the charity Crisis will be giving homeless people a warm place to stay. As always they will serve people three warm meals a day, offer them a haircut and a chiropodist appointment and give them new clothes and blankets. Most importantly Crisis will provide these vulnerable people with advice on housing, … Read more
Squatting Must Not Be ConDemned
This government is currently attempting to criminalise squatting. The move is horrifying for two reasons. First, because of the devastating effects it will have on an increasing number of people who cannot afford to put a roof over their heads. Second, because it displays, at best, total disconnect between Whitehall and the streets, while at … Read more
