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Morning Briefing: questions about absence of housing bills in Queen’s Speech
Questions have been raised concerning the government’s housing plans after measures promised under Theresa May were omitted from the Queen’s Speech yesterday.
In the news
In particular, The Independent reports, prime minister Boris Johnson has come in for criticism from Shelter, Generation Rent and Labour for leaving out any mention of a bill to abolish so-called ‘no fault’ evictions.
His predecessor revealed plans in April to end the practice by scrapping Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
The Independent also pointed out the Queen’s Speech was quiet on policies announced under Ms May to help leaseholders.
And it has reported separately on criticism of the government by the End Violence Against Women Coalition, which says the Domestic Abuse Bill confirmed yesterday will not stop survivors being pushed into homelessness.
Yesterday’s speech did confirm plans to introduce a new buildings safety regulator and measures covering all of Dame Judith Hackitt’s recommendations.
Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News spoke to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham following the address about how he wants to be given powers over housing benefit to tackle homelessness in the region.
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In other news, the BBC runs a story this morning on a report from cross-party thinktank Policy Connect, which warns that gas central heating boilers threaten the UK’s clean air targets and calls for a revolution in home heating.
Elsewhere, The Guardian reports on data from the Office of National Statistics showing living near green space adds an average of £2,500 to the price of homes.
In Norwich, six families forced from their housing association homes more than a week ago by flooding remain unable to return, with landlord Flagship promising to carry out repairs “as quickly as possible”, according to Norwich Evening News.
Property Reporter runs a piece from law firm Devonshires calling on the government to exempt social housing from any potential moves to scrap ‘no fault’ evictions.
And finally, The Guardian carries an article telling charities to “stand up to government” when it comes to helping homeless foreign nationals.
On social media
Ahead of the publication of the first @grenfellinquiry report this month – come rain or shine the survivors, relatives and bereaved remember the 72 on the 14th of each and every month through a #silentmarch 💚#Grenfell pic.twitter.com/r5GdkF5GaB
— Tyrone Francis (@TJFrancisLive)>Ahead of the publication of the first @grenfellinquiry report this month - come rain or shine the survivors, relatives and bereaved remember the 72 on the 14th of each and every month through a #silentmarch \uD83D\uDC9A#Grenfell pic.twitter.com/r5GdkF5GaB
— Tyrone Francis (@TJFrancisLive) October 14, 2019
What’s on
- The MIPIM UK property conference continues for its second day in London
- The SNP conference continues in Aberdeen
- MPs are scheduled to hold an adjournment debate this evening on 16 and 17-year-olds in unregulated accommodation
