British MPs

Chair comments on Secretary of State's leasehold announcement

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Land law, Property, Real estate, Real property law, Land tenure, British MPs, Landlord–tenant law, Ground rent, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, Leasehold estate, Clive Betts

Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the Minister's pledge to address leasehold reform

Key Points: 
  • Following the announcement of Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP of an industry pledge to address issues in the leasehold system ( Government announcement here ), Housing Communities and Local Government Committee Chair, Clive Betts MP said:
    It is disappointing that the Government has not yet taken a more vigorous approach to tackling the serious failures in the leasehold system.
  • There is no inherent value to this system, which in the worst cases prevents leaseholders from renewing a mortgage or selling their home.
  • The Government should accept this and ensure that ground rents are capped at an affordable rate through legislation.
  • This will go some way towards alleviating the risks to leaseholders in bringing service charge, or other, challenges to tribunal.

Is Defra ready for Brexit? Lords continue their inquiry

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Brexit, Michael Gove, European Union, British MPs, Parliament of the United Kingdom

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 3 April at 11.30am

Key Points: 
  • Is Defra ready for Brexit?
  • Lords continue their inquiry
    The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee takes evidence from the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on his Department's preparations for a 'no deal' Brexit.
  • Whether the new IT systems that will be needed to manage imports and exports are ready to use.
  • When fishing quotas (and access to UK waters) for the remainder of 2019 will be agreed.

Chair comments on Secretary of State's leasehold announcement

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Land law, Property, Real estate, Real property law, Land tenure, British MPs, Landlord–tenant law, Ground rent, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, Leasehold estate, Clive Betts

Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee comments on the Minister's pledge to address leasehold reform

Key Points: 
  • Following the announcement of Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP of an industry pledge to address issues in the leasehold system ( Government announcement here ), Housing Communities and Local Government Committee Chair, Clive Betts MP said:
    It is disappointing that the Government has not yet taken a more vigorous approach to tackling the serious failures in the leasehold system.
  • There is no inherent value to this system, which in the worst cases prevents leaseholders from renewing a mortgage or selling their home.
  • The Government should accept this and ensure that ground rents are capped at an affordable rate through legislation.
  • This will go some way towards alleviating the risks to leaseholders in bringing service charge, or other, challenges to tribunal.

What's next for Brexit? No Commons majority in indicative votes

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Westminster system, Legislatures, Brexit, Political systems, Withdrawal from the European Union, Government of the United Kingdom, British MPs, Motion, Division of the assembly, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Oliver Letwin, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act

Commons seeks option that can command a majority

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 27 March, MPs had the opportunity to participate in indicative votes on various Brexit-related motions.
  • This unusual step came as the result of an amendment in the name of Oliver Letwin,securing Parliamentary time for debate and a series of votes on variousBrexit scenarios, to see which, if any, might command a majority in the House of Commons.
  • The unamended Business of the House was approved by division, 331 to 287, enabling the debate on motions tabled by MPs and subsequently, indicative voting.
  • Following debate and voting, none were able to win a majority in the House of Commons

What's next for Brexit? No Commons majority in indicative votes

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Westminster system, Legislatures, Brexit, Political systems, Withdrawal from the European Union, Government of the United Kingdom, British MPs, Motion, Division of the assembly, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Oliver Letwin, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act

Commons seeks option that can command a majority

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 27 March, MPs had the opportunity to participate in indicative votes on various Brexit-related motions.
  • This unusual step came as the result of an amendment in the name of Oliver Letwin,securing Parliamentary time for debate and a series of votes on variousBrexit scenarios, to see which, if any, might command a majority in the House of Commons.
  • The unamended Business of the House was approved by division, 331 to 287, enabling the debate on motions tabled by MPs and subsequently, indicative voting.
  • Following debate and voting, none were able to win a majority in the House of Commons

Prime Minister's Questions: 27 March 2019

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Andrew Bridgen, Bill Wiggin, Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, North Herefordshire, Caithness, Nigel Dodds, Ledbury

MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • Conservative MP, Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire), asked about delivering on the Brexit referendum result.
  • Conservative MP, Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire), askeddisabled access at Ledbury station.
  • Liberal Democrat MP, Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross), askedabout UK investment in space technology and Spaceport in Caithness.
  • DUP MP, Nigel Dodds (Belfast North), asked about the impact of the lack of a Norther Irish executive oncity deals.

Prime Minister's Questions: 27 March 2019

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Andrew Bridgen, Bill Wiggin, Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, North Herefordshire, Caithness, Nigel Dodds, Ledbury, Jamie Stone, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • Conservative MP, Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire), asked about delivering on the Brexit referendum result.
  • Conservative MP, Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire), askeddisabled access at Ledbury station.
  • Liberal Democrat MP, Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross), askedabout UK investment in space technology and Spaceport in Caithness.
  • DUP MP, Nigel Dodds (Belfast North), asked about the impact of the lack of a Norther Irish executive oncity deals.

Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Pete Wishart, Scotland, Wishart, British MPs, British Isles, United Kingdom

Committee hear that the use of mobile branches is "clearly insufficient", in light of widespread bank closures.

Key Points: 
  • Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair
    Following the finding from Which?
  • that a third of Scottish banks have closed since 2010, and a dedicated evidence session on ever-reducing access to cash in Scotland, Pete Wishart MP comments on the effects on rural businesses and communities and the need for tighter regulation.
  • We also heard that the future of Scotlands tourism industry depends on reversing the trend of ever-reducing access to cash.
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee began its inquiry into access to financial services in Scotland today with an evidence session featuring representative of Which?, Citizens Advice, and Scottish Rural Action as well as a member of the Access to Cash Review.

Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Pete Wishart, Scotland, Wishart, British MPs, British Isles, United Kingdom

Committee hear that the use of mobile branches is "clearly insufficient", in light of widespread bank closures.

Key Points: 
  • Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair
    Following the finding from Which?
  • that a third of Scottish banks have closed since 2010, and a dedicated evidence session on ever-reducing access to cash in Scotland, Pete Wishart MP comments on the effects on rural businesses and communities and the need for tighter regulation.
  • We also heard that the future of Scotlands tourism industry depends on reversing the trend of ever-reducing access to cash.
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee began its inquiry into access to financial services in Scotland today with an evidence session featuring representative of Which?, Citizens Advice, and Scottish Rural Action as well as a member of the Access to Cash Review.

Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Pete Wishart, Scotland, Wishart, British MPs, British Isles, United Kingdom

Committee hear that the use of mobile branches is "clearly insufficient", in light of widespread bank closures.

Key Points: 
  • Regulation on access to cash essential, comments Chair
    Following the finding from Which?
  • that a third of Scottish banks have closed since 2010, and a dedicated evidence session on ever-reducing access to cash in Scotland, Pete Wishart MP comments on the effects on rural businesses and communities and the need for tighter regulation.
  • We also heard that the future of Scotlands tourism industry depends on reversing the trend of ever-reducing access to cash.
  • The Scottish Affairs Committee began its inquiry into access to financial services in Scotland today with an evidence session featuring representative of Which?, Citizens Advice, and Scottish Rural Action as well as a member of the Access to Cash Review.