Thursday January 29th 2026
Livingston’s Kerry Macintosh who fought for 18 years to secure a new home after the development corporation house she bought was condemned is vice-chair of the national campaign.
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Stuart Sommerville
The national RAAC campaign finally managed to get its petition before MPs this week.
National campaigners fighting for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete had their UK wide petition presented to MPs in Westminster.
The move comes as campaigners in Scotland ready for a meeting with Scottish Government housing officials likely next month.
Brian Leishman, Labour MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, who represents RAAC affected homeowners inTillicoultry presented the petition before the Commons on Tuesday evening.
National chair of the UK/RAAC campaign Wilson Chowdhry said it marked: “an important milestone in our fight for recognition, accountability, and action.”
He added: “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.”
Livingston’s Kerry Macintosh who fought for 18 years to secure a new home after the development corporation house she bought was condemned is vice-chair of the national campaign.
She told the Local democracy reporting service: “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.”
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
The petition has now become part of the official parliamentary record (Hansard), and the relevant Government department is legally required to provide a formal response.
Kerry told the LDRS: “All councils missold their stock, all properties were missold.”
Earlier this month, Livingston MP Gregor Poynton, along with Scottish Labour’s housing spokesperson Mark Griffin MSP met Craigshill, Livingston, residents affected by RAAC as pressure continues to mount on Scottish Ministers to deliver meaningful support for homeowners across Scotland.
A planned meeting earlier this month between the RAAC campaign leaders and Scottish Government housing officers had to be postponed after Mr Chowdhry sustained a knee injury.
Kerry told the LDRS that the meeting was expected to be rescheduled for a new date in February.
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