Rayner promises ‘better off’ renters under Labour’s housing reform

Labour’s deputy leader and shadow housing secretary, Angela Rayner, reveals comprehensive plan to reform the private rental sector, promising that renters will be “better off” under a Labour government.

The opposition party argues that an affordable and secure rented sector is “crucial” to its strategy for economic growth.

In a bold move to address the housing crisis, Labour has committed to building 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.

Antidote to Britain’s failing private rented sector

This ambitious target forms part of what Rayner describes as “an antidote to Britain’s failing private rented sector.”

The party’s proposals include a raft of measures designed to protect tenants and improve living conditions.

A key pledge is the immediate ban on no-fault evictions, a practice that has long been criticised for leaving renters vulnerable to sudden displacement.

Rayner didn't mince words when addressing the current government’s track record, stating:

“Time and time again, the Tories have failed to stand up for renters. From endless delays to no-fault evictions, to failure to sort damp, cold and mouldy homes, the Conservatives are failing working people.”

Labour’s plans also include the introduction of legal protections for tenants dealing with mould, an end to rental bidding wars, and the elimination of upfront payments.

These measures aim to create a fairer, more stable rental market.

“Labour will call time on a decade of Tory vested interest and put renters first,” Rayner declared.

She emphasised the economic benefits of a well-functioning rental sector, explaining, “An affordable, secure private rented sector is vital for economic growth, allowing young people to save for a mortgage with more money in their pockets to spend in the day-to-day economy.”

The party has also set its sights on tackling fuel poverty and reducing energy bills.

Labour plans to require all landlords to meet energy efficiency standards by 2030, a move that could significantly impact both the environment and renters’ wallets.

Rayner was keen to stress that while the party will support “good landlords,” it is “calling time on unscrupulous landlords strangling growth.”

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