We chat with Grace Stevens from the Glasgow branch of Living Rent, Scotland's tenants and community union.  We cover current campaigns, tactics and aspirations for a society bult, led by and organised for the people.

Key topics discussed:

00:00:40   What is Living Rent?

00:02:13   How could the Tourist Tax levy be used to benefit everybody

00:15:25   Catching Transport Minister Stephen Flynn's attention

00:17:58   Rent controls legislation and loopholes

00:29:10   Glasgow's housing crisis

00:35:00   Community direct action

00:42:12   How to get involved

Find out more from https://livingrent.org/campaigns

#livingrent #touristtax #directaction 

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