Jenrick defends Westferry decision as Labour ramps up pressure

By Joey Gardiner2020-06-16T10:06:00

PLP's consented Westferry Printworks proposals

Housing secretary says decision to approve Tory donor’s £1bn east London scheme made in good faith

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has insisted he broke no rules in deciding to grant permission to a £1bn development by a Tory party donor that has subsequently been ruled unlawful.

Challenged in the House of Commons over the 1,500-home Westferry Printworks scheme by Labour shadow housing secretary Steve Reed, Jenrick said he was confident that no rules had been broken and that he took the decision in good faith and with an open mind.

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