A SALISBURY homelessness charity, Alabaré, is calling for progress to be made on the promised Renters’ Rights Bill.

This comes following the resignation of the Government’s homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali.

The pledge in Labour’s manifesto would see an end to landlords being able to issue no-fault evictions to tenants, pushing them towards homelessness.

The government said the bill will improve the current system for both the 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England.

It will also reportedly give renters much greater security and stability so they can stay in their homes for longer, build lives in their communities, and avoid the risk of homelessness.

The Bill is due to receive Royal Assent in autumn this year, once Parliament returns from its summer recess, with the aim of it becoming law in 2026.

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Alabaré said it welcomes the Government’s commitment to repealing the outdated Vagrancy Act next Spring.

“We see a change in minister as an opportunity to draw up a clearer policy on tackling homelessness and the long-term support available for vulnerable people affected,” a spokesperson said.

The charity supports those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including veterans, young people and care leavers, people with learning disabilities and those facing mental health challenges, through supported living accommodation and pastoral help to move into independence and fulfilling futures across the South West and Wales.

Latest figures from the Government show a record 131,000 households were living in temporary accommodation from January to March 2025, highlighting an urgent need to address issues surrounding homelessness.

Chief executive of Alabaré, Andrew Lord, said: “We’d be keen to see the next homelessness minister taking a strong stance against no-fault evictions and unaffordable rent increases, which are among the key factors that could be the difference between independent living and serious vulnerability.

“Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness, by providing homes, restoring hearts and empowering minds, and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill as soon as possible will go some way to making sure those at risk are better protected.”