1/3 #FireSafetyBill we are all tired, angry and disappointed at what happened this evening. I certainly am.
I will write a "what's next" with some FAQs in the morning, but here are some off-the-cuff thoughts for now.
I will write a "what's next" with some FAQs in the morning, but here are some off-the-cuff thoughts for now.
2/3 The Lords had no choice but to back down this evening. The lack of Conservative backbench rebels in the Commons meant it was pointless to send the #FireSafetyBill back again.
That's unfortunately how our system of government works.
That's unfortunately how our system of government works.
3/3 The government has now broken its promise that it would protect leaseholders from costs, affordable or otherwise.
The government made a choice to break its promises.
The government owns the consequences that flow from that choice.
The government made a choice to break its promises.
The government owns the consequences that flow from that choice.
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