Labour Launches Fight against Fixed-Term Tenancies

Labour MPs have launched an attempt to scrap plans to introduce fixed-term tenancies for council tenants in the Localism Bill. Shadow housing minister Alison Seabeck has tabled an amendment to the Bill, removing the clause which will introduce tenancies as short as two years. Ms Seabeck claims the decision to ditch tenancy for life and introduce fixed-term tenancies will act as a disincentive for tenants to improve their circumstances, as councils could move their tenants on if their circumstances improve. Read more on Inside Housing.