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Protest to mark housing defeat
CAMPAIGNERS celebrating the latest defeat of the controversial Housing Bill yesterday vowed to “kick it while it’s down” with a national demonstration at the end of the week.
The fighting cries came after one of the Bill’s major policies was defeated in the House of Lords on Monday night.
Peers voted with a majority of 94 to amendments to the Bill’s provisions for so-called starter homes, including an extension of their discounts to 20 years.
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