A ban on evictions must be extended for at least another year and rent arrears cancelled, says former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell.
The ex-frontbencher, who led Labour ’s economic policy until this year, last night called for a long-term shake-up to “end landlordism and restore housing as a right”.
Companies and trusts should be blocked from buying homes and there should be a legal limit on how many properties landlords can own, he demanded as part of his Claim the Future project.
A ban on evictions due to the pandemic is to end on August 24. Mr McDonnell said: “Many people are becoming desperately worried that they will now face evictions. “Housing should be a right for all, not an investment opportunity for a few.” The
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