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SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood
Said the Foyle MP: “Last night, along with Labour, the SNP and others, the SDLP have supported the call on the British government to urgently establish the extent of dangerous cladding and prioritise buildings according to risk.
“We have urged Boris Johnson’s government to provide upfront funding to ensure cladding remediation can start immediately to protect people and their homes.
“The British government’s inaction is putting lives at risk- urgent steps must be taken now.
“It is essential that leaseholders and taxpayers are protected from the cost of the remediation work and that those who are responsible for the unsafe cladding on the buildings affected are pursued.
“Once again, I am disappointed but not surprised that the Tories have – for the third week in a row- decided not to show up and vote, especially on such an important topic which has affected many people.
“The British government are hiding from their responsibilities to aid those affected.
“I would hope that the Northern Ireland Executive has been paying close attention to tonight’s vote in the House of Commons and put steps in place to ensure that those affected by any unsafe cladding in the North are protected.”
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