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Alex Brewer

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Labour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office Review
Monday 23rd February 2026

(1 day, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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I am sorry to disappoint my hon. Friend, but the Government have been very clear that we do not support rent controls. The provisions of our Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will ensure that landlords can increase rent only once a year and that tenants are empowered to challenge unreasonable rent increases.

Alex Brewer Portrait Alex Brewer (North East Hampshire) (LD)
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What measures is the Minister taking to protect communities from inappropriate, speculative development when effective and expensive local plans that were working have been rendered effectively useless by new housing targets?

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