'So many families were suffering - we had to act'

MANCHESTER Evening News editor Sarah Lester and Shelter chief executive Dr Polly Neate spoke about the major step in the fight for ‘Awaab’s Law’.

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Asked why the M.E.N. launched the campaign for the new law with Shelter, which has amassed more than 170,000 signatures, Sarah told Radio 4’s Today programme: “Awaab’s death was horrific, and when we began to investigate over the summer what stood out for us was the scale of institutional apathy from the housing association. 

“They seemed more keen on reputation management than tenants’ health. They even gave pay rise to bosses after Awaab’s death.