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MP Mary Kelly Foy Appointed as PPS to Housing Minister

Mary Kelly Foy, an MP recognised for her campaigning against “dodgy landlords”, has been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The appointment comes as part of a series of new government positions under recently appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Foy is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group and is considered to be from the hard left of the Labour Party. She announced her new role in a Facebook post, stating her intention to support the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) team. Foy highlighted her ongoing work on issues such as the lack of social housing, fleecehold, and problematic landlords.

The City of Durham MP is also known for her involvement in student housing matters within her constituency. In 2022, she responded to reports of students experiencing long waits outside letting agency offices and expressed concern about rising rents and limited housing availability in Durham.

Letting agents and inventory clerks may note Foy’s history of advocacy on rental sector issues, particularly regarding landlord practices and student accommodation challenges.