Tom Darling
Director of the Renters' Reform Coalition. Advocates for tenant rights and housing policy reform.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 12min
Shabana Mahmood Faces Furious Backlash to Asylum Overhaul
Freddie Feltham, former Labour staffer and host of 'What the F is Left,' dissects the backlash against Shabana Mahmood's asylum overhaul. Beth Gardner-Smith offers insights on how family ties, not policy, actually shape asylum decisions. Tom Darling discusses the forthcoming Renters' Rights Act, emphasizing protections like the end of Section 21 evictions. Meanwhile, Sami Hamdi shares his harrowing detention by ICE, highlighting the injustices faced by detainees and the importance of free speech advocacy.
Sep 9, 2025 • 32min
In Britain's broken housing market, does the Renters' Rights Bill go far enough?
Tom Darling, Director of the Renters' Reform Coalition, advocates for tenant rights in a housing market where renters often spend 40% of their income on housing. He discusses the newly proposed Renters' Rights Bill and whether it truly addresses the pressing needs of tenants. The conversation delves into the influence of landlords on economic growth, the intertwining issues of immigration, and the ongoing struggle for tenant protections amidst a rising housing crisis. Can this bill make a meaningful difference for renters?
