Families are speaking out against social cleansing
Leave a commentDecember 16, 2015 by socialaction2014
Recently some of our campaigners travelled to Welwyn Garden City to meet people who have been sent out of Newham. We were shocked at the conditions that families with children are expected to live in. The rents a very high, even for just one room and people are really struggling financially. It is a grim reality for those who find themselves without their support networks when their children are unwell or when they need help.
Read the stories of Luis and Elina and their families below, examples of the many families forced out of Newham to Welwyn Garden City. Luis has a housing meeting on Monday 14 December, check our facebook page for updates on Luis after the meeting.
People are being moved out of Newham in a process which is being referred to as social cleansing. Last year over 400 families were moved out of Newham. Recently we me Luis who was sent to Welwyn Garden City…
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