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Hundreds of people at Cardiff rally for 'end of housing crisis' | |
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Hundreds of people are taking part in a rally in Cardiff calling on future AMs to end the "housing crisis" in Wales. | |
Campaigners gathered at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 13:00 GMT on Friday before marching to the city centre. | Campaigners gathered at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 13:00 GMT on Friday before marching to the city centre. |
The Homes for Wales campaign calls on the next Welsh government to see housing as a key political issue and publish an "ambitious plan". | The Homes for Wales campaign calls on the next Welsh government to see housing as a key political issue and publish an "ambitious plan". |
Campaign supporters include actor Michael Sheen, singer Max Boyce and comedian Rhod Gilbert. | Campaign supporters include actor Michael Sheen, singer Max Boyce and comedian Rhod Gilbert. |
Stuart Ropke, from Community Housing Cymru, said: "The housing crisis is not just about houses - it's about homes, it's about people, it's about communities. | Stuart Ropke, from Community Housing Cymru, said: "The housing crisis is not just about houses - it's about homes, it's about people, it's about communities. |
"A home is one of the most basic but most vital building blocks of life and there simply aren't enough affordable homes in Wales for those that need them." | "A home is one of the most basic but most vital building blocks of life and there simply aren't enough affordable homes in Wales for those that need them." |
In 2014-15, local authorities reported 2,218 additional affordable housing units across Wales, according to Welsh government figures - a drop of 8% on the previous year. | In 2014-15, local authorities reported 2,218 additional affordable housing units across Wales, according to Welsh government figures - a drop of 8% on the previous year. |
The total since April 2011 represents 91% of the government's target. | The total since April 2011 represents 91% of the government's target. |
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