There are significant blocks in government to the progress of reforms to leasehold which were kicked off by the Tories and which Labour pledged to carry through expediently. It has been a go-slow since the election in reality…
At the Liaison Committee this week Starmer said he could no longer guarantee that the publication of the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill would before Christmas. Despite the government promising to do so since November last year…
Government sources tell Guido that the usual suspect Richard Hermer is causing a particular headache. The Attorney General’s fears about arcane ECHR legislation – i.e. his bread and butter – are stymieing the bill’s progress. The AG’s formal advice is so far unhelpful…
There is a leadership element. Labour sources say top Rayner ally Justin Madders had a key role in organising Labour MPs to write a letter urging the government not to backtrack on eliminating ground rent. Rayner could swing behind leasehold reform in her usual backbencher/populist tack…
Sadiq Khan has also today said the ministerial delay on reform is “a concern for City Hall.” Trouble under the Labour roof…
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