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There were tears and determination at The Landmark in School Lane as people spoke of living in fear of the bailiffs, and under the weight of crippling debts, over no-win, no-fee compensation claims for shoddy cavity wall insulation that has caused mould and damp in their homes.

Victims shared stories of feeling alone and suicidal after receiving demands for thousands of pounds following the collapse of SSB Law despite being told throughout their case that they would not pay anything. One man owes £36,000. Another who is registered blind must pay £11,000.

Diane Fleming, of Burnley, had just 14 days to pay £2,500 – but was not told about it until six months too late.

Diane Fleming, of Burnley, received a letter demanding £2,500 over a no-win, no-fee cavity wall insulation claim following the collapse of SSB Law.

“It’s felt awful. The scariest thing is not knowing where to turn because you think, ‘Am I on my own here? Who do I speak to? Are the bailiffs going to come knocking? It's been a stressful time.

"In hindsight, I wish I’d never heard of SSB Law. I wish I’d never started it."

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham calls on Parliament to help seek justice for resi...

But she says she has found comfort in joining forces with other victims.

Residents listen as Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham speaks at a meeting for victims following SSB Law's collapse. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

“It's very satisfying to know that you're not the only one in this situation, and literally up until two weeks ago, I did think that I was on my own. Just knowing that there are a lot of other people in the situation and having a forum like this, listening to everybody's plight, has been a massive help.”

The Burnley and Padiham MP, Antony Higginbottom, called the issue a “horrible, horrible scandal” as he spoke on the night about supporting more than 100 people who have contacted him for help.

There were also talks from James Mcguigan, who has been investigating the cavity wall insulation industry for several years, and Damian Mercer, commercial director of Cavity Extraction Ltd, who has consulted Parliament on the issue.

Casual Minds Matters also offered information about its free mental health services for anyone struggling under the pressures of the debts, and thanks were given to WE Solicitors for sponsoring the room.

SSB Law: Tears and determination as around 100 victims come together in Burnley to fight for justice over cavity wall insulation scandal