THE SNP teamed up with Scottish Tories to prevent stability for renters during the pandemic today by blocking tenants’ rights from the Coronavirus Bill.

Scottish Greens housing spokesman Andy Wightman had proposed amendments to the emergency legislation, including a two-year rent freeze and measures to ensure that no tenant can be evicted at any time as a result of rent arrears accrued over the course of the coronavirus crisis.

And Scottish Labour MSP Pauline McNeill had proposed a support fund for tenants who are unable to pay their rent because of reduced income as a result of Covid-19.