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We’re now building fewer houses than at any point since the Second World War. There are now 4.5 million people in housing need.

It’s time for every MP in the country to mention the housing crisis and urge the Government to safeguard the provision of social rented and affordable homes.

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The reality of the housing crisis

Amanda, 35

‘In December 2009 my husband kicked myself and our four children out of our home. We moved in with my mum, and l have put my name on the council waiting list for a house. But l’m still having to share a bedroom with four children all boys aged six, five, two and one years old.

Estera, 28

‘I have a 10 month old daughter, and in January I became a single mum. I am renting a flat, and pay £680 rent every month, but my wages are only £206 every week. I have applied for housing benefit, but have to wait another five weeks for a decision. I feel devastated and worry so much about my daughter – how can I give her what she needs?’

Wayne, 30, Wolverhampton

‘We are a family of four – two adults and two children (aged 16 months and four and a half years) – living in a one bedroom third floor flat. After getting this accommodation five years ago, we went straight back on the council waiting list and to this day we have still got nowhere bigger. Now I believe this is affecting my partner’s and children’s health. My eldest is having to have speech therapy and my partner is under a psychologist. I just hope this situation resolves soon before permanent damage is done.’

About the National Housing Federation

This campaign is organised by the National Housing Federation, which represents 1,200 independent, not-for-profit housing associations in England and is the voice of affordable housing. Our members provide two and a half million affordable homes for more than five million people.