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A better deal for London’s renters London’s shortage of decent and genuinely affordable homes to buy and rent is causing misery to millions. One in four Londoners rent privately, with rents taking up 60 per cent of people's wages. Many others want and need social rent to live in London affordably. Unite believes Sadiq Khan has the right policies to make a difference to London's renters.
• Set up a London-wide not for profit lettings agency, ending rip-off fees for renters • Promote landlord licencing schemes to drive up standards, and make the case to government for London-wide landlord licencing .• Name and shame rogue landlords and make sure tenants have access to this information online • Work with housing associations to keep their rents down, and help councils to protect tenants unable to afford rent up to market rates under ‘pay-to-stay’ rules, if they go ahead.
To find out more about Sadiq’s plans to tackle London’s housing crisis, go to: unite4sadiq.org/unite_priorities
www.unite4sadiq.org
Unite4Sadiq
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London is a great city – one of the greatest in the world, BUT it is also the most unequal city in the developed world. More than a quarter of Londoners live in poverty, the majority of them in working families. Low wages and soaring housing costs (rents have increased by 19 per cent in the last five years) are making life harder for working people to get by. Now more than ever London needs a Mayor that will stand up for all Londoners – not just the wealthiest few. Sadiq wants all Londoners to have the same opportunities that our city gave him; a home they can afford, good jobs with decent pay, an economy that works for all and an affordable and modern transport system. That’s why Unite is backing Sadiq. 1. Vote Sadiq for London Mayor on 5 May 2016 2. Register to vote – if you’re not registered you can’t vote. It’s quick and easy, go to gov.uk/register-to-vote. You will need your national insurance number. You can find this on your pay slip, or on official letters about benefits or tax credits. 3. Pledge your support for Sadiq and find out more about how you can get involved – visit the links below.
www.unite4sadiq.org
Unite4Sadiq
@Unite4Sadiq
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