Joshua Davies
@jdavies92.bsky.social
Programme Manager @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social and Trustee
at https://www.thebondboard.org.uk/. Working to transform the private rented sector and our housing system. Views my own.
at https://www.thebondboard.org.uk/. Working to transform the private rented sector and our housing system. Views my own.
Really pleased to announce the launch of our Private Renting Knowledge Hub! Find out more about this new initiative driving evidence-led change in the PRS.
Big news! Today we’ve launched the Private Renting Knowledge Hub – a new space to build evidence, collaboration and long-term meaningful change in England’s private rented sector (PRS) 📢🤝
July 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Really pleased to announce the launch of our Private Renting Knowledge Hub! Find out more about this new initiative driving evidence-led change in the PRS.
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We're at the @local.gov.uk #LGAconf25 this week! Great to join the welcome today, ahead of some fantasic sessions ahead.
Make sure to say hello👋& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area:
Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock
Make sure to say hello👋& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area:
Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock
July 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We're at the @local.gov.uk #LGAconf25 this week! Great to join the welcome today, ahead of some fantasic sessions ahead.
Make sure to say hello👋& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area:
Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock
Make sure to say hello👋& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area:
Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock
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Our programme manager @jdavies92.bsky.social joined the packed room for the #LGAConf25 session on tackling homelessness in London.
Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom.
More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.
Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom.
More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.
July 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Our programme manager @jdavies92.bsky.social joined the packed room for the #LGAConf25 session on tackling homelessness in London.
Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom.
More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.
Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom.
More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.
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Yesterday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
June 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Yesterday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...
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When tackling criminal landlords, renters play as much of a role as councils, our new research finds.
The Renters' Rights Bill risks letting criminal landlords escape justice, but the House of Lords has a chance to fix that tomorrow.
Read more ⬇️
www.generationrent.org/2025/05/13/m...
The Renters' Rights Bill risks letting criminal landlords escape justice, but the House of Lords has a chance to fix that tomorrow.
Read more ⬇️
www.generationrent.org/2025/05/13/m...
Ministers should activate army of tenants to enforce new rules - Generation Rent
London’s renters face a postcode lottery when dealing with criminal operators, with just five councils responsible for 87% of fines on landlords and letting agents who break the law, our […]
www.generationrent.org
May 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
When tackling criminal landlords, renters play as much of a role as councils, our new research finds.
The Renters' Rights Bill risks letting criminal landlords escape justice, but the House of Lords has a chance to fix that tomorrow.
Read more ⬇️
www.generationrent.org/2025/05/13/m...
The Renters' Rights Bill risks letting criminal landlords escape justice, but the House of Lords has a chance to fix that tomorrow.
Read more ⬇️
www.generationrent.org/2025/05/13/m...
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Where has the Labour & Tory vote gone here?
Labour 2024:
Still Lab 47%
Don’t know 14%
Lib Dem 10%
Reform 9%
Greens 9%
Will not vote 5%
Con 3%
SNP 1%
Con 2024:
Con 54%
Reform 26% (!)
DK 11%
LD 3%
Lab 2%
Green 1%
WNV 1%
Put simply, this is how Farage becomes Prime Minister. But a long way to go.
Labour 2024:
Still Lab 47%
Don’t know 14%
Lib Dem 10%
Reform 9%
Greens 9%
Will not vote 5%
Con 3%
SNP 1%
Con 2024:
Con 54%
Reform 26% (!)
DK 11%
LD 3%
Lab 2%
Green 1%
WNV 1%
Put simply, this is how Farage becomes Prime Minister. But a long way to go.
Reform UK record their highest ever poll rating in YouGov's latest Westminster voting intention, while the Tories and Labour are at their lowest since 2019
Ref: 29% (+3 from 27-28 Apr)
Lab: 22% (-1)
Con: 17% (-3)
Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
Green: 10% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Ref: 29% (+3 from 27-28 Apr)
Lab: 22% (-1)
Con: 17% (-3)
Lib Dem: 16% (+1)
Green: 10% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
May 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Where has the Labour & Tory vote gone here?
Labour 2024:
Still Lab 47%
Don’t know 14%
Lib Dem 10%
Reform 9%
Greens 9%
Will not vote 5%
Con 3%
SNP 1%
Con 2024:
Con 54%
Reform 26% (!)
DK 11%
LD 3%
Lab 2%
Green 1%
WNV 1%
Put simply, this is how Farage becomes Prime Minister. But a long way to go.
Labour 2024:
Still Lab 47%
Don’t know 14%
Lib Dem 10%
Reform 9%
Greens 9%
Will not vote 5%
Con 3%
SNP 1%
Con 2024:
Con 54%
Reform 26% (!)
DK 11%
LD 3%
Lab 2%
Green 1%
WNV 1%
Put simply, this is how Farage becomes Prime Minister. But a long way to go.
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The new Renters' Rights Bill is bringing changes, do you need help understanding how to make the most of your new rights?
Join us TOMORROW for a webinar to find out more. Government officials will be ready to answer your questions too!
SIGN UP HERE 👇
www.generationrent.org/event/kyr-re...
Join us TOMORROW for a webinar to find out more. Government officials will be ready to answer your questions too!
SIGN UP HERE 👇
www.generationrent.org/event/kyr-re...
Know Your (new) Rights - The Renters' Reform Bill webinar
Government officals will be talking through how the Renters' Rights Bill will be impacting private renters in this free online webinar.
www.generationrent.org
April 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The new Renters' Rights Bill is bringing changes, do you need help understanding how to make the most of your new rights?
Join us TOMORROW for a webinar to find out more. Government officials will be ready to answer your questions too!
SIGN UP HERE 👇
www.generationrent.org/event/kyr-re...
Join us TOMORROW for a webinar to find out more. Government officials will be ready to answer your questions too!
SIGN UP HERE 👇
www.generationrent.org/event/kyr-re...
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The Renters' Rights Bill is a chance to transform the conditions and experiences of renters - but only if its protected from being watered down by those with vested interests. Alongside @rentersreformco.bsky.social we urge the government to pass the strongest version of the bill without delay.
Our new analysis shows more than 1 in 4 peers in the House of Lords are landlords or have ties to property or lettings.
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
Ten peers plotting to derail Renters' Rights Bill are landlords
The members of the House of Lords are pushing for changes that include trying to keep fixed-term tenancies and cutting fines for rogue landlords
inews.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The Renters' Rights Bill is a chance to transform the conditions and experiences of renters - but only if its protected from being watered down by those with vested interests. Alongside @rentersreformco.bsky.social we urge the government to pass the strongest version of the bill without delay.
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Our new analysis shows more than 1 in 4 peers in the House of Lords are landlords or have ties to property or lettings.
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
Ten peers plotting to derail Renters' Rights Bill are landlords
The members of the House of Lords are pushing for changes that include trying to keep fixed-term tenancies and cutting fines for rogue landlords
inews.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Our new analysis shows more than 1 in 4 peers in the House of Lords are landlords or have ties to property or lettings.
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...
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We were pleased to coordinate this open letter to Angela Rayner on guarantors signed by 28 organisations.
Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Labour urged to crack down on ‘unfair’ guarantor rules which lock renters out
Exclusive: Leading charities call on Labour to change the law
www.independent.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We were pleased to coordinate this open letter to Angela Rayner on guarantors signed by 28 organisations.
Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Today we joined @z2ktrust.bsky.social's renter-led manifesto launch. Our funded project worked with renters across Westminster (with many at the launch) and told shocking stories of their problems in the private rented sector. But they, and the manifesto, also gave hope that change can happen.
March 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today we joined @z2ktrust.bsky.social's renter-led manifesto launch. Our funded project worked with renters across Westminster (with many at the launch) and told shocking stories of their problems in the private rented sector. But they, and the manifesto, also gave hope that change can happen.
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Today we held the launch in Parliament for our projects exploring the Private Rented Sector and Temporary Accommodation in the City of Westminster, where the housing crisis is particularly acute.
We shared our proposals for change, coproduced with local residents.
We shared our proposals for change, coproduced with local residents.
March 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today we held the launch in Parliament for our projects exploring the Private Rented Sector and Temporary Accommodation in the City of Westminster, where the housing crisis is particularly acute.
We shared our proposals for change, coproduced with local residents.
We shared our proposals for change, coproduced with local residents.
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To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay this Saturday, we’ve interviewed three remarkable women who are working to change the housing system for the better.
Read our Q&A now as we explore their experiences as women in housing, politics & the charity sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/championing-...
Read our Q&A now as we explore their experiences as women in housing, politics & the charity sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/championing-...
Championing change: women shaping the future of housing - Nationwide Foundation
nationwidefoundation.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay this Saturday, we’ve interviewed three remarkable women who are working to change the housing system for the better.
Read our Q&A now as we explore their experiences as women in housing, politics & the charity sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/championing-...
Read our Q&A now as we explore their experiences as women in housing, politics & the charity sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/championing-...
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What don't we know about the private rented sector? That's what our new report uncovers, delving into existing knowledge of the sector to find the gaps.
Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...
Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...
February 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What don't we know about the private rented sector? That's what our new report uncovers, delving into existing knowledge of the sector to find the gaps.
Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...
Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...
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Welcome to our Bluesky account! We’ll be posting our latest news and updates on here, LinkedIn and on X, so make sure to follow across all our channels to stay in the loop on us and our projects. 💙
February 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Welcome to our Bluesky account! We’ll be posting our latest news and updates on here, LinkedIn and on X, so make sure to follow across all our channels to stay in the loop on us and our projects. 💙
The #RentersRightsBill has now passed through the House of Commons. It's a significant milestone, but changes to rental law are only the first step in rebalancing power in the PRS.
Read my latest blog that explores how the Bill should be implemented: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/from-paper-t...
Read my latest blog that explores how the Bill should be implemented: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/from-paper-t...
From paper to practice: implementing the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively - Nationwide Foundation
nationwidefoundation.org.uk
January 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The #RentersRightsBill has now passed through the House of Commons. It's a significant milestone, but changes to rental law are only the first step in rebalancing power in the PRS.
Read my latest blog that explores how the Bill should be implemented: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/from-paper-t...
Read my latest blog that explores how the Bill should be implemented: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/from-paper-t...
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The Government should make building hundreds of thousands of council homes its defining purpose.
No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would bring greater social and economic benefits.
No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would bring greater social and economic benefits.
Nearly two-thirds of working private renters in England struggle to pay rent
Nearly two-thirds of working private renters in England struggle to pay rent
Exclusive: Shelter poll shows housing crisis is causing hardship even for those with jobs
Nearly two-thirds of workers living in private rented housing struggle to pay their rent, according to a poll that shows how England’s housing crisis is causing…
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM
The Government should make building hundreds of thousands of council homes its defining purpose.
No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would bring greater social and economic benefits.
No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would bring greater social and economic benefits.
We're looking for researchers! Do you want to undertake innovative research into the private rented sector, to drive fundamental change? Find out more here nationwidefoundation.org.uk/projects-we-...
Research into the English Private Rented Sector - Nationwide Foundation
nationwidefoundation.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 3:55 PM
We're looking for researchers! Do you want to undertake innovative research into the private rented sector, to drive fundamental change? Find out more here nationwidefoundation.org.uk/projects-we-...
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📢Calling those in Greater Manchester!
Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.
But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....
Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.
But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....
November 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM
📢Calling those in Greater Manchester!
Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.
But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....
Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.
But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....