My son Louie Ward Herbert, who has died aged 41 of cancer, was a dedicated activist and community organiser, the co-founder of Acorn community union, an ally to those with little power and an inspiration to many.
Acorn, which began in Bristol in 2013 and now operates in cities across Britain, unites ordinary people who have been left behind by politicians and corporations to pursue a better deal for local communities on the issues that matter to them. The union is particularly known for its work within the rental housing sector.
