Mary Glindon

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 February 2026

Debate

Leasehold Reform

Contribution

Leaseholders in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend contact me regularly about extortionate service charges, saying that tribunals are slow and stressful and that, ultimately, they feel powerless. The Minister for Housing and Planning has previously set out that retaining variable charges is important, so that necessary funds can be raised for legitimate purposes. Is the Secretary of State confident that, without directly limiting their rate of increase, the Government’s reforms will address the issue of unreasonable charges making properties unsellable?

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