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MP Mary Kelly Foy Appointed as PPS to Housing Minister
Mary Kelly Foy, an MP known for campaigning against “dodgy landlords”, has been appointed to a key housing role in the Government. Foy will serve as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook.
Foy is among a group of MPs given new positions under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. She is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group and has been active on issues related to social housing, fleecehold, and landlord practices.
In a Facebook post, Foy stated she was “delighted” to join the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) team as PPS to the Minister of State. She noted her ongoing involvement with HCLG issues, including the lack of social housing and concerns about landlord conduct.
Foy is also recognised for her work on student housing issues in her City of Durham constituency. In 2022, she responded to reports of students waiting for hours outside letting agency offices, describing the situation in the Durham rental market as “ludicrous” and highlighting concerns about rising rents and limited housing availability.
Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to note Foy’s appointment, given her record of engagement with rental market issues and advocacy on behalf of tenants.
Source: The Negotiator