That should be @zoegarbett.bsky.social throughout.

Speaker from Brick Lane refers to Shabna Begum's PhD on discrimination in policymaking about squatting. Talk of what Mayor could do: a moratorium? Focus E15 very strong on changing the system.

Sabine asking why we can't get trades unions involved. They could be involved in training, quality control and the actual policy issues. Next Imogen Tranchell from #SaveShepherdsBushMarket on how it never stops. Even if we win they come back again. It's not investments; it's speculation

Need for residents to be supported in the TRAs as well as in regeneration operations. Dealing with local plans too. Some debate on whether ballotting can be redeemed. Legal help; tenants' staff, village greens, get listed...

refers to Paul Burnham's research at Love Lane in Tottenham where the health effects of delayed regeneration have been literally fatal. Richard Lee stresses the resources tenants need to fight back effectively - to do impact assessments, alternative schemes. How can we reach more estates & people.

Joseph tells key history of attacks since 1980s on working class housing and social cohesion. Institutions are failing us. London Councils are spending £5 m per DAY on temporary acommodation. Cross subsidy doesn't work.

Suzie Dye from #TrustForLondon adds about the awful conditions in which people have tolive while waiting and waiting; someone from Kensal Gas works on.
Joseph Jones from #EstateWatch recalls 2002 birth of LTF.Heroic history of support for teants against the massive forces of developers, governments…

There is no “Cost of Living Crisis” it’s a “Cost of Greed Crisis”.

Let's quote this to help get density and tall buildings maxima back in the #LondonPlan