Jack Dromey MP
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He was appointed Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government in 2010 and Shadow Minister for Housing in 2011. He was previously the Deputy General Secretary of Britain and Ireland’s biggest union, Unite and the Treasurer of the Labour Party. He was also the Secretary of the Brent Trades Council, including when it organised the Grunwick Dispute in 1977.

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How Labour Will Tackle Bad Letting Agents

(18) Comments | Posted 18 July 2012 | (00:00)

Today, we set out Labour's proposals to tackle unscrupulous letting agents and end rip-off charges.

While the majority of letting and management agents provide an important service and act responsibly, too many others are engaged in unscrupulous practices, taking advantage of people who work hard and do the right thing....

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Getting Housing Growing Again

(6) Comments | Posted 27 January 2012 | (10:35)

Earlier this month, Grant Shapps announced for the third time that the Government was intending to make the sub-letting of council homes a criminal offence.

Labour's position on this is clear. The subletting of council homes for financial gain prevents those in real need from getting a...

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