While the nation’s eyes have been fixed firmly on the
Junior Doctors Strike, the Tories have managed to pull-off a seismic coup de
grâce under the radar – the “Housing and Planning Bill” has been passed, by 309
to 216. The whole passage of this bill has been nothing short of disgraceful. The first part of the Reading Stage was originally
scheduled for a 3.30pm start. Proceedings didn't kick off until nearly 9pm and
wound-up at an eye-watering 2am. 65 pages of new clauses and amendments had
been cunningly added at the last minute - with no discussion at committee
level, which is standard procedure. Some of the more worrying points included the
Secretary of State being awarded carte blanche to interfere in the market and
set the definition of what is an “affordable” home and privatisation of the
planning process. Read more on the Independent website.
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