In 2012 Minister Shapps appeared on a Channel 4 programme on leasehold housing and assured that only a "tiny tiny tiny" number of landlords cause problems first predicted to be at least two and a half million, not what many would consider a 'tiny number'.
Since that time, Leasehold Knowledge Partnership with Martin and Sebastian O'Kelly at the helm have gone on to expose a huge range of poor practice in the sector. We now know it's about 6 million.
Other groups deserve recognition for their hard work: National Leasehold Campaign: Abolish Leasehold, and the many Cladding Action Groups across the country.
This afternoon, I spoke during an Opposition Day Debate on Leasehold and Commonhold reform.
The key point I made to the Minister and Government is why can't we have action now on the scandals?
We share in a desire for people to have the confidence to live in their homes; happy, comfortable and safe.
I say to the Prime Minister, we need this legislation.
It's going to be complicated in drafting, but simple in politics. It will take time to put pen to paper effectively but will have strong, unequivocal support from across the house.
You can view the entire speech here: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/b85355a2-5ffe-4aaa-acea-0ac3f236dc84?in=13:57:08
