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Ilford South MP Jas Athwal, Parliament's Biggest Landlord, Criticized for Renting Out Infested Flats

Aug 30, 2024, 02:07 PM

The BBC has reported that Jas Athwal, a newly-elected Labour MP for Ilford South, is renting out flats with black mould and ant infestations in Redbridge. Athwal, identified as Parliament's biggest landlord, owns 15 properties. Tenants have expressed fears of eviction, raising concerns about their living conditions. The situation has sparked criticism, with calls for the Labour Party to take action against Athwal. The revelations have drawn attention to the Labour Party's handling of its members' conduct.