Labour Claims Government Facing Housing Bill Defeat

Labour is predicting between “eight and 12 defeats” for the government next month as peers round on its “disastrous” Housing and Planning Bill in the Lords. The House of Lords is likely to reach report stage on the bill after Easter, with four days scheduled in for peers to debate and vote on the bill between 11 and 20 April. Labour, the largest opposition party in the Lords, has now produced a list of 18 amendments which it will prioritise for these sessions – including a substantial watering down of Starter Homes plans, Pay to Stay and the end of secure tenancies. It believes there is “disquiet” among Tory peers about some aspects of the bill, and is also confident of support from crossbenchers and the Liberal Democrats’ 100 peers. Read more on Inside Housing.