The Telegraph are reporting that Angela Rayner is accelerating Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill through the House of Lords, with peers ordered to sit late into the night to complete the committee stage. The move has sparked criticism from Conservatives, who warn that key aspects—like mandatory EPC upgrades to level C by 2028/2030—are not receiving proper scrutiny.

The Bill, which includes banning Section 21 no-fault evictions and introducing Awaab’s Law for timely repairs, faces industry concern over its cost implications for landlords. Labour insists the urgency reflects procedural delays by Tory peers. Final legislation is expected later in 2025.

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