Trade unions have urged First Minister John Swinney to follow through with promised rent controls in order to stop more tenants falling into poverty.
Tenants and trade unions have called on First Minister John Swinney to follow through with promised rent controls as housing costs soar in Scots cities.
It reads: "Dear First Minister John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary Shirley Ann Sommerville and Minister Paul McLennan, we, the undersigned, are writing to you to emphasise the urgent necessity of introducing effective rent controls in Scotland. "Rents have doubled in the last ten years for most private tenants while wages have stagnated. This has dramatic impacts on the most vulnerable, with nearly ten thousand children in temporary accommodation as of September 2023. We know that rent increases disproportionately affect women, young people, people of colour, single parents, disabled people and migrants. We also know that unaffordable rents are a major driver of poverty.
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Due to the pressure of unaffordable rents, rising homelessness, lack of social housing and chronic disrepair, eight local authorities and the Scottish government have declared housing emergencies.
"The government has already published their plans for innovative, bold, and effective rent controls. They now need to put their money where their mouth is and commit to introducing rent controls - as promised before the end of this Parliament - to ensure that Scotland’s housing meets the needs of tenants.”
John Swinney Scottish Government
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
First picture of gran killed in horror motorcycle crash on Scots roadVineta Lozenberga, 55, was a passenger on a motorcycle on the A93 Aboyne to Banchory road near Bridge of Canny on Sunday, August 4.
Read more »
Former Rangers 'cult hero' goalie announces first baby with Scots wifeThe football coach has announced he is becoming a dad for the first time with his wife Bethan, who he quietly married last month.
Read more »
First picture of motorcyclist who died in horror crash on Scots roadPeter Davies, 61, was killed following the collision on the A882 near Wick at around 7.50pm on Tuesday.
Read more »
Scots mum's incredible before and after pics of daughter's first day at schoolStacey McCullagh, 42, was 'emotional but happy' to see her daughter Lyla off to her first day at school.
Read more »
First picture of Scots doctor killed just yards from home in cycling tragedyRob Stabler died of a severe head injury after he was involved in a collision with a car as he headed home
Read more »
First known survivor of China's secret organ harvesting trade speaks of horrorsHe survived to tell the tale of the abuse he suffered at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.
Read more »