Government Considers Watering Down Renters Reform Bill to Address Tory Concerns
• Ministers discussing watering down proposals to ban no-fault evictions in England • Draft amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill circulated to address concerns of Tory MPs opposed to bill • Amendments include not implementing ban until assessment of impact on courts published • Other amendments requiring 4 month tenancy minimum before tenant can give notice, allowing hearsay evidence • Labour accuses government of "betrayal" of renters and weakness in face of Tory rebels