Rental Reform Bill Could Lead to Sky-High Rents, Tory MPs Tell Government

In a heated debate on the legislation, which would end no-fault evictions, Conservatives vehemently opposed the bill with one calling it a ’socialist promise.’

Estate agents To Let and For Sale signs in Islington, north London, on Aug. 12, 2023. (Yui Mok/PA))

The government is facing a revolt from Tory MPs over plans to reform the rental sector despite indefinitely delaying a ban on “no fault” evictions.

In a late-night Commons debate on Monday, a series of Conservative politicians voiced their opposition to the Renters Reform Bill, saying it would add “to the burden of landlords” and further “dry up” the rental sector.