Labour’s new housing spokesperson is the experienced MP Lucy Powell, who until last weekend was shadow business and consumer affairs minister. She...
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Only 39 rogue landlords and letting agents have been hit with banning orders in the first three years of their existence. The...
06 April 2021
From: Breaking News
A Labour housing pressure group has made strong public criticism of the party’s shadow housing spokeswoman, Thangam Debbonaire. Labour Tenants United was...
30 March 2021
From: Breaking News
Labour has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of prioritising a tax break for landlords over the need for affordable housing or help for...
05 March 2021
From: Breaking News
A second attempt by Labour to halt in-person property viewings during the pandemic has been batted away by the government. Labour’s shadow...
04 March 2021
From: Breaking News
Labour has criticised the government’s decision to introduce a stamp duty holiday, claiming it offers a “huge bung” to those buying...
13 July 2020
From: Breaking News
Labour is calling on the government to unveil new measures to protect renters beyond June after the Bank of England warned...
11 May 2020
From: Breaking News
New Labour leader Keir Starmer finalised his shadow cabinet appointments yesterday, with Thangam Debbonaire securing the role of shadow housing secretary. Debbonaire,...