Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls

Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right.

Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb.

With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.

Published 24 July 2026

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