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The Localism Bill

Baroness Murphy

Tomorrow the Localism Bill arrives in the Lords. The most controversial provisions appear to be the community right to challenge plans and buy local community assets like libraries, pubs and community centres and the provisions for social housing. The Opposition are worried that independent sector organizations like Serco and Capita could run local services under contract but…

Lords ministers upping their game?

Lord Knight

I am slightly nervous of using my first LordsoftheBlog post to be slightly controversial. I was given good advice when I moved up the corridor from the Commons to the Lords: “Remember they are very different, the Lords is much friendlier & it pays to be more consensual.” I have been mindful of trying to…