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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Housing Associations: Financial Assistance

"My noble friend Lord Bailey raised the delivery of affordable housing in London. In May, G15, the group representing the largest housing associations in London, said that there had been a 66% drop in affordable housing built in London over the last two years, down to fewer than 5,000. Given …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply and for setting out the Government’s amendments. However, we remain disappointed that the so-called “break glass” power is reactive in nature and fails to address the underlying incentives that drive unnecessary cases. Noble Lords across the House have raised the risk …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, we have concerns about a number of amendments in this group on the basis that they are unduly prescriptive and risk the introduction of what could be regarded as, in effect, a form of rent control.

The amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Best, seek …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire. Anti-social behaviour is a scourge on our communities, but it is particularly devastating from a housing perspective. It undermines community spirit, leaving tenants feeling trapped and helpless. It strips away the very essence of what makes a house …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply, and the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, for her comments, and I am grateful for the wide recognition of anti-social behaviour and the problems it causes. While we will not press the amendment today, I hope the Government have truly heard the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, we return to the issue of equalising definitions across the Bill, not just for consistency but for fairness, and ensuring that the definition of “family” is the same when it comes to guarantors and grounds for possession. It is not about expanding the law, but about clarity and …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"Before the Minister sits down, can she be categorical that anybody seeking to redevelop their property would be able to terminate a tenancy to do so?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions. Turning to my first amendment, I recognise that the Minister has given some serious consideration to the definition of family and is satisfied with the Government’s position. We respectfully disagree, but I will not press Amendment 4 and will …..."
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