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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: There is a big difference between having a headline in a manifesto and seeing the detail, as many Members on the Government B

Kemi Badenoch: Of course we want people to have security in homes, but to do that we need to increase supply.

Kemi Badenoch: We will find out soon enough.

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

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

Kemi Badenoch: Private landlords react to legislation, which is why we say that such legislation will reduce housing in the private rented s

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

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