Protection plea

HOMES in Scotland are more expensive, cost more to heat and are poorer quality than almost everywhere in Europe.

Chronic underinvestment in good housing stock for decades has been disastrous.

The housing system should provide everyone with a secure foundation on which they can build their lives. Instead, too many find themselves in a precarious position.

The disgraceful case of Donna Newby is just one of many examples.

Tenants desperately need better protection and stability.

Scottish Labour’s “Mary Barbour law” to stamp out exploitation seems a good place to start.