Rayner urges Starmer to keep promise on leasehold reform
Ex-deputy PM says government must stick to plans to cap charges for leaseholders in England and WalesAngela Rayner has urged Keir Starmer to stick to his campaign pledge to cap ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, as cabinet divisions over the governmentâs plans to rip up the leasehold system come to a head.The former deputy prime minister has intervened in a tense standoff between Steve Reed, the housing secretary, and Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, over whether to stand by Labourâs promise to limit annual charges for existing leaseholders. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
