Starmer criticises Labour MP over tenants’ complaints of mould and ants

PM says it's unacceptable' when asked about Jas Athwal allegations but adds MP is taking action to put it right'

Keir Starmer has criticised a Labour MP who has been accused of renting out flats with black mould and ant infestations, calling the conditions unacceptable".

The prime minister addressed the accusations against Jas Athwal, the MP for Ilford South, on Monday after a report by the BBC quoted several of his tenants complaining about the conditions in the properties they rented from him. One said there were ants everywhere", adding: They are on my kid's body and on their clothes."