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I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry.


Otta Wrote:

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> I liked this bit of that article.

>

> "Lend Lease, in a defence that verged on farce,

> pleaded the human right to ?peaceful enjoyment of

> its possessions?, arguing that disclosing the

> viability assessment would amount to ?unjustified

> interference with this enjoyment?

>

>

> Poor lambs, having their human rights abused.

> Unbelievable.

You might want to forward the petition to Southwark Group of Tenants Organisation (SGTO) too. They are a vibrant campaign group for housing and the interests of residents and tenants in Southwark. And they have a borough wide mailing list which feeds into other campaign groups. SGTO have questioned many aspects of the Heygate development at all stages. And other campaign groups have brought action, all to no avail. At the end of the day Southwark haven't broken any law, which is why an investigation into the process, rules, and their failings is the only way to go now.
We are a group of local residents who are in a group called "Save Southwark Council Housing" please do a search for us on Facebook and like our page, (which is new) but will soon include details of future meetings and activities.

As of a few minutes ago, the petition has 811 supporters. Would be great to make it 1,000 or more. If you haven't already signed please do and please share it with those you know.

http://www.change.org/p/heygate-estate-scandal-demand-an-investigation

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