Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century
 
Revolutionary
Socialism in the
21st Century

The political economy of urban crisis: housing and the city

Ruth Lorimer and Katya Nasim •

At the recent Revenge of Everyday Life conference, Ruth Lorimer talked about the growth of social reproductive services such as cleaning through gig economy platforms in cities, while Katya Nasim talked about the housing crisis and the work of London Renters Union.

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