People living in properties owned by the Crown are campaigning against being evicted from their homes.

The Crown Estate confirmed it is proposing the sale of about 200 of its 750 rural homes in the UK.

One resident in Lincolnshire, a 12-year-old girl, has written to the Queen asking for help.

The Crown Estate said it understands the evictions will be "difficult news for some of our tenants" and has given extended notice of up to six months.

Jason Wright, who has set up a petition against the evictions, said: "If I were renting from a normal landlord I would appreciate he's in it for the money.
"But we are talking about the Crown Estate that has always been the guardian of residential properties and always provided affordable housing."

Mr Wright has lived in his home in Swaton, Lincolnshire, for 22 years and estimates he has spent £30,000 on renovations.

"We have made it more valuable and now we are being asked to leave," he said.

"We spent thousands on the basis of a verbal assurance that the Crown don't kick you out as long as you pay the rent.

"There's absolutely no compassion for the people. They are not bothered. We are just numbers."