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Awaab's Law: What MPs said about crucial Bill as campaign clears major hurdle in Commons
01.03.2023 - 23:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The campaign for Awaab's Law has passed its biggest test to date following a debate in the House of Commons. MPs across the political divide have given their backing to proposed law changes being made in memory of toddler Awaab Ishak.
Little Awaab died aged two in December 2020 following prolonged exposure to mould, which social landlord Rochdale Boroughwide Housing failed to treat. MPs supported the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill in the Commons this afternoon (March 1), including amendments put forward by government following the Manchester Evening News' campaign for Awaab's Law.
Rebecca Long-Bailey, Labour MP for Salford and Eccles, said: "Greater Manchester and indeed the rest of the country was shocked and horrified at the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in Rochdale. His little lungs had been exposed to deadly damp and mould in the flat that he lived in with his family.
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"They battled against this for a number of years and even filed disrepair claims against the housing association. I think we're all united in this house that in one of the richest economies in the world, this should never have happened, and I can't imagine the pain and heartache that his family must feel every single day.
"But today, we embark on the first step towards making sure that no family should ever have to experience what his family have." Ms Long-Bailey paid tribute to Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd for working 'relentlessly' to push the amendments being made in Awaab's memory, along with the campaigners who have battled for change.
She said: "I also want to pay thanks to the amazing organisations who have been the ultimate
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