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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Aletha Adu

Tories slammed for 'sickening attempt to water down' prosecution of sex for rent landlords

The Government has been slammed for not making it easier to prosecute landlords who sexually exploit their tenants in need of a home.

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said it's a "clear pattern" for the government to "dig in their heels" on this issue as Labour and campaigners urge ministers to protect women and girls.

Tonight the controversial Police and Crime Bill returns to the Commons for a round of parliamentary ping-pong, where legislation passes between the Commons and the Lords until an agreement is reached.

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