Evicted mother urges Northern Irish government to build homes on vacant site amid housing crisis.

Single mother Marwa Basi, evicted from Belfast, urges the Northern Irish government to build homes on a 25-acre vacant site in the city. Basi and her four children now make five-hour daily round trips for schooling and training while living on the north coast. The Take Back The City coalition proposes constructing around 800 homes and business space on the former Mackie's factory site, amid a housing crisis with over 86,000 people on the waiting list.

January 01, 2025
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