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Labour's Rayner Pressures Starmer on Leasehold Rent Cap

1/21/2026

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Angela Rayner (Labour) urged Keir Starmer (Labour) to uphold Labour's pledge to cap ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales.
Tensions within the cabinet have arisen over the draft leasehold bill, which would limit annual charges for existing leaseholders.
Labour MPs are frustrated by delays in publishing the bill, which affects about 5 million leasehold homes and leaves families facing higher costs.

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Angela Rayner (Labour) urged Keir Starmer (Labour) to uphold Labour's pledge to cap ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales.
Tensions within the cabinet have arisen over the draft leasehold bill, which would limit annual charges for existing leaseholders.
Labour MPs are frustrated by delays in publishing the bill, which affects about 5 million leasehold homes and leaves families facing higher costs.