Recently, Bank and Shelter, two leading housing charities, have teamed up to launch a parliamentary stunt to raise awareness of the Renters Reform Bill. The stunt, which took place in the House of Commons, was designed to draw attention to the need for better protection for renters in the UK.
The Renters Reform Bill is a proposed piece of legislation that would provide greater security for renters in the UK. It would introduce measures such as longer tenancies, more transparency in rental contracts, and stronger enforcement of tenants’ rights. The Bill is currently being debated in Parliament and is due to be voted on soon.
Bank and Shelter’s stunt was designed to draw attention to the need for the Bill to be passed. The stunt involved a group of people dressed as ‘renters’ entering the House of Commons and staging a protest. The protesters were dressed in bright orange t-shirts with the slogan ‘Renters Need Reform Now’ printed on them. They then proceeded to chant and wave banners in support of the Bill.
The stunt was successful in raising awareness of the need for the Renters Reform Bill. It was widely reported in the media and generated a lot of discussion online. It also prompted many MPs to speak out in support of the Bill and to call for it to be passed.
The stunt by Bank and Shelter is an example of how charities can use creative tactics to draw attention to important issues. It has highlighted the need for greater protection for renters in the UK and has put pressure on MPs to pass the Renters Reform Bill. It is hoped that this will lead to better security and rights for renters in the UK.