Historic Milestone: Wilson Chowdhry's UK RAAC Campaign Group Petition to be Presented in Parliament. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

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UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group is delighted to announce that our national petition calling for justice for RAAC-affected homeowners will be formally presented in Parliament. MP Brian Leishman has kindly agreed to present the petition during a parliamaccountability, and action.

Parliamentary Presentation Confirmed

Matthew Lawson, Parliamentary Assistant to Brian Leishman MP, confirmed that the petition has been scheduled for presentation in the House of Commons. All original signed petitions have been submitted in accordance with parliamentary procedures, ensuring the petition is ready for formal consideration.

Why This Petition Matters

RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) has left thousands of UK homeowners facing unsafe homes and financial uncertainty. Many affected residents are former council tenants who purchased homes through Right-to-Buy schemes, or subsequent buyers unaware of the structural risks.

The petition calls on Parliament to:

Establish a national support and compensation fund

Launch a public inquiry into RAAC management failures

Introduce legislation ensuring liability, transparency, and homeowner protection

Restore first-time buyer status for affected owners

Prevent mortgage interest accumulation on condemned properties

Once presented, the petition will become part of the official parliamentary record (Hansard), and the relevant Government department is legally required to provide a formal response.

You'll be able to watch the petition presentation live on Parliament TV:  https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

A Step Forward—But Our Work Continues

The presentation of this petition is a historic milestone for RAAC-affected homeowners across the UK. It ensures their voices are formally placed before Parliament and permanently recorded.

We extend our thanks to MP Brian Leishman and his team for their support, and to every campaign member and homeowner who collected signatures and helped raise awareness. Together, we continue the fight for justice, safety, and accountability.

Kerry Macintosh, Co-Vice Chair of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, said:

“The presentation of this petition in Parliament is a vital step forward for homeowners who have been living in fear, uncertainty, and financial distress through no fault of their own. RAAC is not just a construction issue—it is a national failure that has left families trapped in unsafe homes and financial limbo. This petition ensures our voices are formally heard and places a clear responsibility on Government to act, not delay.”

Wilson Chowdhry, Founder of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, said:

“This petition represents the voices of RAAC-affected homeowners across the UK who have been left trapped in unsafe homes and financial ruin through no fault of their own. Having our petition formally presented in Parliament is a critical step towards national recognition and real accountability. We are calling for urgent Government action, including a national compensation and support scheme, a full public inquiry, and legal protections to ensure homeowners are not abandoned again.”

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