In the UK today over a million children live in overcrowded accommodation, and 4.5 million people are in housing need. The situation is dire, and looks set to get worse.

Today sees the launch of the new e-campaigning site to help draw attention to the impending housing crisis – www.housingcrisis.org.uk. The site features a Facebook members wall (already showing over 1,000 supporters!) and a very clever MP supporter tool to keep track of exactly who is speaking out on this important issue at Westminster. It also incorporates Advocacy Online’s tools which allow visitors to contact their own MP directly asking them to take action on this issue.  The site was commissioned by the National Housing Federation who will campaign alongside housing associations and housing charities on this issue.