Labour MP Jas Athwal Sacks Letting Agent After Mould Scandal

Labour MP Jas Athwal has sacked the agency managing his rental flats after the BBC found black mould and ant infestations. Athwal, shocked and sickened, vowed swift repairs and personal apologies. He admitted the properties were not correctly licensed and promised reimbursements to tenants.

Labour MP Jas Athwal has dismissed the agency managing his rental flats following a BBC investigation that revealed black mould and ant infestations.

Athwal, representing Ilford South and the House of Commons' largest landlord with 15 properties, expressed being 'shocked and sickened' by the state of the flats.

The MP has promised swift repairs and personal apologies to the tenants.

Athwal admitted his properties were not properly licensed, despite initial compliance claims, and pledged to reimburse tenants for repair costs.