Lee Pitcher
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(1 month ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)
Order. May I encourage all Members to reduce the length of their questions by 50%, and then everyone will get in?
Lee Pitcher (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) (Lab)
Last Friday, I had the privilege of meeting those at the Foyer and Doncaster Housing for Young People to discuss how we can best support 16 to 25-year-olds who are homeless or vulnerably housed. Having experienced homelessness as a child, I know how challenging that can be, so I really welcome the measures in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating organisations such as Doncaster Housing for Young People on their vital work and in praising the measures in the Bill?
Lucy Powell
Absolutely. The Renters’ Rights Bill—the Conservatives voted against it this week, shockingly—will see the end of section 21 no-fault evictions, which is an important measure, along with many others, towards ending homelessness in this country and tackling the root causes of it. I strongly support my hon. Friend’s support for the Bill.