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Lisa Nandy rejects rent controls as ‘sticking plaster’ solution to housing crisis

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Labour’s Lisa Nandy has rejected the concept of hire controls, calling it a « sticking plaster » resolution to the UK’s housing disaster.

The shadow housing secretary mentioned the transfer – supported by many senior figures inside her get together – would « virtually definitely » depart some folks homeless.

Giving a speech in Manchester, she mentioned: « When housebuilding is falling off a cliff and buy-to-let landlords are leaving the market, hire controls that reduce rents for some, will virtually definitely depart others homeless.

« It is likely to be politically simpler to place a sticking plaster on our deep-seated issues, however whether it is cowardice that obtained us right here, it’s by no means going to get us out. »

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Labour mayors, together with London’s Sadiq Khan and Larger Manchester’s Andy Burnham, have known as for hire freezes amid hovering prices for tenants.

Common rents for properties throughout Britain have reached document highs this yr as demand for housing continues to outstrip provide.

Consultants warn renters are being additional squeezed due to the mortgage disaster, with landlords passing on rising charges to tenants.

Ms Nandy’s speech marked a shift in tone from feedback she made final autumn, when she mentioned she was « personally very  » in the potential for native leaders imposing momentary hire controls of their areas over the winter.

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She centered as an alternative on guarantees to not draw back from « tough decisions » relating to constructing extra houses, accusing ministers of being « afraid of the taboo » of the inexperienced belt.

A Labour spokesperson mentioned it was unfair to characterise her newest announcement as a U-turn, including: « A hire freeze has by no means been Labour get together coverage » underneath Sir Keir Starmer’s management.

The coverage was, nevertheless, included within the manifestos of former leaders Jeremy Corbyn and Ed Miliband.

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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf mentioned it was « astonishing » that Labour is « becoming a member of the Tories » in opposing the measure.

He tweeted: « Proud the SNP-led Scottish Authorities not solely launched hire controls however has prolonged them to be able to shield tenants. Labour becoming a member of with the Tories in opposing hire controls is kind of astonishing. At this charge, will Labour have any guarantees left to interrupt? »

Nevertheless, the Nationwide Residential Landlords Affiliation (NRLA) welcomed Ms Nandy’s place, saying hire controls « would do nothing to deal with the rental provide disaster that tenants throughout the nation now face ».

Chief govt Ben Beadle mentioned: « What renters want is a correct plan to spice up the availability of houses for personal hire alongside all different tenures.

« Housing profit charges also needs to be unfrozen at once to help weak tenants who’re struggling to entry the rental market. »

A six-month hire freeze in Scotland got here to an finish in April however controls are nonetheless in place, with most will increase in non-public hire restricted to a 3% rise.

Restrictions on the hire non-public landlords can cost tenants are being thought-about by the Welsh authorities, however no official plans are in place.

Native leaders in England have additionally been calling for the facility to impose hire controls however ministers have dominated this out – arguing the measure results in declining requirements and a scarcity of funding.

Labour has outlined numerous schemes to enhance the speed of home constructing within the UK, together with extra constructing on the inexperienced belt, reintroducing the housing targets watered down final yr by the federal government, making it cheaper to buyout agricultural land for growth and « tilting the facility » in favour of first-time patrons.

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesperson mentioned one of many strengths of the devolved system is that mayors can advocate for coverage they need however « finally it’s for Keir to find out what will probably be within the manifesto on the subsequent election ».

They added: « I believe our place on this has been fairly clear. »

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