I am not against what the Secretary of State is trying to do, but philosophically there is a reason why the Conservative party has been the defender of property rights. It is to do with freedom and established rights, so it is nothing to do with the ECHR or anything like that. Before this debate becomes just about bashing landlords, what about the Duchy of Cornwall? There are excellent freeholders that have traditionally maintained properties and done wonderful work in ensuring that properties are well maintained and in looking after their tenants.
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Edward Leigh
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 December 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill.
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