Stephen Morgan MP will take part in an open discussion, hosted by Portsmouth University, on the past, present and future of housing.
Joining social and design historians, the Shadow Communities Minister will discuss topics such as social housing and homeownership.
Stephen Morgan MP said:
“There is a major shortage of over 100,000 homes in the UK. There are also around 8.5 million people who are living in unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable housing.
Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in the country meaning people in our community bear the brunt of the crisis.
This is an issue that affects people of all ages and demographics. It is essential that the reasons for the housing emergency are discussed so that solutions can be formulated.”
In Portsmouth over the past 5 years, more than 3000 households have made a homeless application, the number of rough sleepers was over 8 times greater in 2017 than it was in 2013 and there is a shortfall of over 3,500 affordable homes.
Mr Morgan said:
“Everyone has the right to a roof over their head and to live free from the worry of homelessness. Debate needs to take place in our communities about how to address the housing crisis.
I encourage Portsmouth people who want to see change in their community to come along and take part in this discussion.
This is a rare chance to hear from field experts and engage in meaningful debate. I urge residents not to miss the opportunity”.
The event is set to take place on Friday 6 March from 19:00 until 20:30 at Eldon Building University of Portsmouth, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth.
This is an opportunity to join authors John Broughton, Professor Sugg Ryan and Stephen Morgan MP for a discussion on the past, present and future of housing.
John Broughton is a social housing historian who has documented the history of public housing through books, blogs and public talks. Professor Sugg Ryan is a design historian, author and media presenter specialising in the history of the home and domestic technology.
Ideal Homes: The past, present and future of housing can be reserved: here
