Thursday, 20 October 2016

Focus On The Power Of Government Is An Opportunity For Private Renters

In her conference keynote speech Theresa May reaffirmed her commitment to help struggling, working class people. Back in August, in her first speech as Prime Minister, she vowed to make Britain a “country that works for everyone” and putting “the power of government squarely at the service of ordinary working class people”.  A recent report by the Resolution Foundation suggested that a quarter of the households that the prime minister has in her sights are private renters. It also shows that of the ‘just managing’ the private renters are finding it most difficult to manage of all, because they’re struggling with the highest ongoing housing costs – as well as extra costs like letting fees. Read more on the Shelter blog.

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