In Parliament

Kemi Badenoch: That is an excellent point—we should not make the problem worse.

Kemi Badenoch: I would like to make some progress.

Kemi Badenoch: It is a privilege to open for the Opposition on Second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill in this momentous week.

Kemi Badenoch: I am still on that subject, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I was saying, the hon.

Kemi Badenoch: I have not seen that specific report, but I have seen others that indicate that this is happening. We have to be careful.

Kemi Badenoch: Yes, I do recall. The reason why our Bill did not get through is that we recognised its flaws.

Kemi Badenoch: That question is nonsense. My point is that tenants will not be able to find properties to rent in the first place.

Kemi Badenoch: We need to focus on the contents of the Bill.

Kemi Badenoch: I do not mean to be patronising, but it is quite difficult when there are very clear issues that have a precedent in Scotland

Kemi Badenoch: I will give way first to the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Mike Martin).