Putting The Cladding Issue Right

[securespark]

Gove is attempting to do this.

It is to be applauded, however, do you think he is trying to gain popularity to boost his position as a potential future PM?

 

[rgimblett]

Gove's proposal is an over simplification of a complex problem that varies from project to project. So yes I think it's primarily headline grabbing.

 

[Notch7]

Awful situation for the leaseholders, I do feel sorry for them.

Some these people are couples who were looking to move to start a family, but now stuck with no way out

 

[fillyboy]

I applaud him.

 

[JohnD]

do you think he is trying to gain popularity to boost his position as a potential future PM?

yes, of course

and he'll have the press behind him because he is Murdoch's chosen one

 

[just pumps]

He has buckled to pressure.

 

[rgimblett]

Of his statement this (for me) is the most immediately useful decision.
"Restoring common sense to building assessments: indemnifying building assessors from being sued; and withdrawing the old, misinterpreted government advice that prompted too many buildings being declared as unsafe;"

 

[JP_]

Gove is attempting to do this.

Not trying very hard, is he? After Grenfell, Australia replaced all its cladding.
We now have buildings with no cladding - they erected scaffolding, removed the cladding, then took the scaffolding down again. Obviously they have no plans to insulate poor people's homes - they would much prefer to help rich people install heat pumps.

 

[Ihavenojob]

He has buckled to pressure.

From whom ?

 

[just pumps]

From whom ?

Everyone trying to get the height limit reduced.