Labour Calls for Immediate Protection for UK Renters, Including Ban on No-Fault Evictions

The opposition Labour party in the UK is calling for urgent protection for renters, including a ban on no-fault evictions, longer repossession notice periods, and a code of practice for letting agents.

This comes amid concerns over a potential spike in evictions and the government's support for mortgage holders but lack of measures to help renters.

The party's private renter's charter includes these protections and more.

The Renters (Reform) Bill, which aims to ban no-fault evictions, is currently in parliament and could take months to pass into law.

Labour distanced itself from the idea of rent controls, but is pushing for reforms to make renting fairer, more secure, and affordable.

The government is introducing new measures to improve the private rented sector (PRS) in England.

The changes are aimed at providing greater security and quality of housing for tenants and making it easier for landlords to deal with anti-social tenants or those who don't pay rent.

The government is committed to creating a PRS that works for responsible landlords and tenants and will hold those who abuse the current system accountable.