Keir Starmer says the prime minister has “crumbled to landlords on his own backbenches” and ditched the policy of banning no-fault evictions “despite his government’s pledge”.
Referring to a a constituent called Annalisa, who along with her two children was evicted through a section 21 order, he says: “What message does that send her?”
Avoiding discussing the matter of no-fault evictions, Rishi Sunak says he has taken “significant action” for renters including capping holding deposits, ending rip off tenancy fees and delivering affordable homes.
He says:
This government is delivering for renters and is trying to ensure a new generations can buy their own home.
He asks Starmer to explain why Labour opposed moves to scrap EU-era rules on “nutrient neutrality” to allow 100,000 new homes to be built but is reminded by Lindsay Hoyle that it is prime minister’s question time, “it’s not opposition questions”.
Starmer replied:
I am sure Annalisa will take great comfort in that non-answer.
Updated at 07.54 EDT
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