Promised law changes to help renters and ripped-off leaseholders are stuck because of a major rift between Michael Gove and Downing StreetWhitehall sources say the PM doesn't want to face the embarrassment of Tory MPs voting against the government.
Tom Darling, Campaigner Manager at the Renters' Reform Coalition, said: “What an indictment of our political process. “The government must progress this legislation immediately - even if that means standing up to their backbenchers. England’s 12 million private renters will hold them accountable for anything less.”
The Housing Secretary wants to change the law to rapidly reduce all ground rents to peppercorn rates.
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