After the Lakanal fire in Camberwell, with the loss of three women and children, opportunities for safety were squandered. My column in Southwark News here👇🏾📰 southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham...
In Peckham, almost 70% of people live in rented accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced today today, will ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies, extend Awaab’s Law into the private rented sector and end blanket bans for those on benefits or with children.
It was great to visit the Liverpool City Region and see first hand how our drive for clean energy and warm homes is impacting communities. I look forward to working with Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham and the team as we build on the fantastic work being done in the region.
Despite the tough inheritance, this Government will do everything we can to help vulnerable families. I had a positive meeting with energy suppliers today about the steps we can take together to support those struggling to pay their bills this winter.