Housing campaign groups reacted with fury after two
Conservative MPs killed off the Tenancies Reform Bill through filibustering.
Had the bill become law it would have put a stop to what are known as 'revenge
evictions' in the private rented sector where landlords evict tenants simply
for asking them to fix a problem in their home. Instead Philip Davies and
Christopher Chope talked out the bill ensuring there was no time for MPs to
vote, much to the disgust of the housing charity Shelter. Read more on 24dash.
