A Cumbrian MP will lead a debate in Parliament tomorrow on the housing crisis in rural communities caused by the rise in second homes and holiday lets.
In the debate, Tim Farron, who represents Westmorland and Lonsdale, said he would make the case for ministers to change planning law so that local authorities have the power to limit the number of second homes in a community.
His Backbench Business Debate, which is supported by Conservative, SNP, DUP and Plaid Cymru MPs, will take place in Westminster Hall from 1.30pm.
Mr Farron said: “Holiday lets can provide great economic benefit to the local area and of course people are entitled to buy a second home, but the need for families to have a home of their own must come first.
“Here in the Lake District, we’ve seen a disturbing rise in people being evicted from their home so their landlord can make a quick buck putting it on AirBnB.
“The Government cannot be allowed to sit on their hands for any longer while our communities are turned into ghost towns.
“Tomorrow, we need ministers to commit to giving local councils the power to say when enough is enough.”