Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill was launched with bold promises to overhaul the private rental sector, aiming to protect millions of tenants from no-fault evictions, rent bidding wars and poor housing conditions.
But despite the ambitious vision, the reforms have faced significant hurdles, from conflicts of interest among MPs and peers with property holdings to legislative loopholes and political controversies .
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigned just hours after The i Paper ’s revelations that she had ejected tenants from a property she said she planned to sell, before relisting it for a higher rent weeks later.
These challenges have undermined the Bill’s impact, leaving many to question whether Labour has fully delivered on its commitment to renters.
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