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23 July 2020 – today’s press releases

By Mark Valladares | Thu 23rd July 2020 - 11:15 pm

Liberal Democrats: Govt must stop posturing and secure a good deal
Liberal Democrats attempt to block renter evictions
Any review of our democracy must be truly independent, Liberal Democrats warn

Liberal Democrats: Govt must stop posturing and secure a good deal

Responding to Barnier’s comments that there has been no progress on key Brexit issues including fisheries and state aid, Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said:

With just weeks to go and our country already facing the biggest economic crisis in generations, it is unthinkable that the UK would crash out of the transition period without a deal in place or with a bad

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Posted in News and Press releases | Also tagged Alistair Carmichael, brexit negotiations, constitutional reform, olly grender, renters' rights and wendy chamberlain | 6 Comments

Renters need fairer access to affordable credit

By Olly Grender | Thu 17th May 2018 - 1:30 pm

The poverty premium is taking a crippling toll on people who can least afford it. It’s estimated that every year those living in poverty pay an extra £490 for the basics of energy, phones, white goods, food and furniture. But how can it be fair that the poor pay more?

The problem is that the rental payments of Britain’s 11 million renters aren’t recorded or recognised in the same way that mortgage payments are. This means some of the least well-off pay the most to borrow. All the while, over two-thirds …

Posted in Op-eds | Also tagged credit agencies, creditworthiness, private rented sector, private tenants and renters' rights | 3 Comments

Olly Grender celebrates ban on lettings fees for private tenants

By The Voice | Wed 23rd November 2016 - 10:45 am

Lib Dem peer Olly Grender has welcomed the Government’s reported plans to ban lettings fees for private tenants. This move didn’t come out of thin air but as a result of tireless campaigning by the Liberal Democrats and others. Olly and Tom Brake have been pushing this in both houses of Parliament and have taken part in demonstrations. Liberal Democrat council groups up and down the country have also been campaigning on this issue.

Olly said:

Our relentless campaigning to get tenants’ letting fees banned has finally paid off and the Government has recognised this is the right thing to do. The upfront costs of renting are far too high, pushing many people into debt just to pay the fees, and stopping others from being able to move into a rented home.

“It’s no coincidence that just five days after the debate on our Renters’ Rights Bill, which urged the Government to ban these fees, they have agreed to make this important change. Now they must agree to our calls to make renting safer and more secure too.

Posted in News | Also tagged housing, renters' rights and tenants | 15 Comments