Labour would cap private sector rent rises, ban letting agents charging tenants fees and introduce three-year tenancies, Ed Miliband will promise as he launches the party's campaign for the European and local elections.
Chris Walker, head of housing and planning at the think tank Policy Exchange has dismissed capping rents, saying landlords could potentially leave the housing market altogether.
Ahead of party's campaign for the European and local elections, Ed Miliband has pledged rent controls such as banning letting agents charging tenants fees and introduce three-year tenancies, if he came to power.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.