Julie Fraser
@jaffafras.bsky.social
A worn out leaseholder, tired of cladding and the building safety crisis. Campaigner and
Traditional Roman Catholic.
Traditional Roman Catholic.
Reposted by Julie Fraser
❌ Serious fire risks assessed as being "tolerable", homes left half-safe at best.
❌ The Government deflects to industry, flats remain unsellable, leaseholders are still trapped.
The merry-go-round of buck-passing continues.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.bbc.com/news/article...
❌ The Government deflects to industry, flats remain unsellable, leaseholders are still trapped.
The merry-go-round of buck-passing continues.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
www.bbc.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
❌ Serious fire risks assessed as being "tolerable", homes left half-safe at best.
❌ The Government deflects to industry, flats remain unsellable, leaseholders are still trapped.
The merry-go-round of buck-passing continues.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.bbc.com/news/article...
❌ The Government deflects to industry, flats remain unsellable, leaseholders are still trapped.
The merry-go-round of buck-passing continues.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
Despite strong rhetoric in opposition, Labour’s commitment to building safety is increasingly in doubt.
This drift typifies Labour’s approach so far: governing by targets rather than delivering the change voters expected.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
This drift typifies Labour’s approach so far: governing by targets rather than delivering the change voters expected.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
Is Labour betraying cladding victims to meet its housing targets?
By prioritising building houses over building safety, the government is ignoring its own post-Grenfell promises — and putting lives at risk
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Despite strong rhetoric in opposition, Labour’s commitment to building safety is increasingly in doubt.
This drift typifies Labour’s approach so far: governing by targets rather than delivering the change voters expected.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
This drift typifies Labour’s approach so far: governing by targets rather than delivering the change voters expected.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thetimes.com/life-style/p...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🆕 HoL Committee report on Building Safety Regulator
Residents waiting for remediation are all too aware of how developers are weaponising Labour’s commitment to build 1.5m homes by creating a false dilemma between safety & meeting targets for newbuilds.
committees.parliament.uk/work/9196/th...
Residents waiting for remediation are all too aware of how developers are weaponising Labour’s commitment to build 1.5m homes by creating a false dilemma between safety & meeting targets for newbuilds.
committees.parliament.uk/work/9196/th...
The Building Safety Regulator - Committees - UK Parliament
committees.parliament.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🆕 HoL Committee report on Building Safety Regulator
Residents waiting for remediation are all too aware of how developers are weaponising Labour’s commitment to build 1.5m homes by creating a false dilemma between safety & meeting targets for newbuilds.
committees.parliament.uk/work/9196/th...
Residents waiting for remediation are all too aware of how developers are weaponising Labour’s commitment to build 1.5m homes by creating a false dilemma between safety & meeting targets for newbuilds.
committees.parliament.uk/work/9196/th...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
"I would make those people stand in front of the tower. I would make them stand and look at it"
Building Safety Regulator chair, Andy Roe, asked to respond to commentators who call for the regulator to be axed:
Building Safety Regulator chair, Andy Roe, asked to respond to commentators who call for the regulator to be axed:
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"I would make those people stand in front of the tower. I would make them stand and look at it"
Building Safety Regulator chair, Andy Roe, asked to respond to commentators who call for the regulator to be axed:
Building Safety Regulator chair, Andy Roe, asked to respond to commentators who call for the regulator to be axed:
Reposted by Julie Fraser
1️⃣ year today since the "Remediation Acceleration Plan" announcement.
The only "change" leaseholders have seen is a new Housing Secretary and Minister for Building Safety.
MHCLG are still dragging their feet.
Labour are still far from keeping their manifesto promises.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
The only "change" leaseholders have seen is a new Housing Secretary and Minister for Building Safety.
MHCLG are still dragging their feet.
Labour are still far from keeping their manifesto promises.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
1️⃣ year today since the "Remediation Acceleration Plan" announcement.
The only "change" leaseholders have seen is a new Housing Secretary and Minister for Building Safety.
MHCLG are still dragging their feet.
Labour are still far from keeping their manifesto promises.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
The only "change" leaseholders have seen is a new Housing Secretary and Minister for Building Safety.
MHCLG are still dragging their feet.
Labour are still far from keeping their manifesto promises.
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🗣️ "I found 43 issues in ten minutes, doors don’t fit in frames properly, seals are coming out and door closers are not powerful enough to keep doors closed when it is windy"
❌ No oversight. No enforcement. No grip.
Change? What change?
www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/2560452...
❌ No oversight. No enforcement. No grip.
Change? What change?
www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/2560452...
High rise flats tenants are losing sleep over 'Grenfell-like' fears
A Brierley Hill councillor says fire doors in a block of high rise flats are ‘not fit for purpose’.
www.dudleynews.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🗣️ "I found 43 issues in ten minutes, doors don’t fit in frames properly, seals are coming out and door closers are not powerful enough to keep doors closed when it is windy"
❌ No oversight. No enforcement. No grip.
Change? What change?
www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/2560452...
❌ No oversight. No enforcement. No grip.
Change? What change?
www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/2560452...
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🗣️ Joe Powell MP
"there are almost double the number of major cladding remediation projects awaiting gateway 2 approval than there are new builds"
ICYMI - Thursday's debate on the Building Safety Regulator 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
"there are almost double the number of major cladding remediation projects awaiting gateway 2 approval than there are new builds"
ICYMI - Thursday's debate on the Building Safety Regulator 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
Building Safety Regulator - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : ' Building Safety Regulator' on Thursday 23 October 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
October 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🗣️ Joe Powell MP
"there are almost double the number of major cladding remediation projects awaiting gateway 2 approval than there are new builds"
ICYMI - Thursday's debate on the Building Safety Regulator 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
"there are almost double the number of major cladding remediation projects awaiting gateway 2 approval than there are new builds"
ICYMI - Thursday's debate on the Building Safety Regulator 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🗨️ "Residents are left in limbo. You can’t sell your flat"
"It will be fixed, but it’ll be over a long period of time. They told us recently that we’re looking at a horizon of about three years…So we’re looking at 2028 at the very earliest.”
www.itv.com/news/central...
"It will be fixed, but it’ll be over a long period of time. They told us recently that we’re looking at a horizon of about three years…So we’re looking at 2028 at the very earliest.”
www.itv.com/news/central...
www.itv.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🗨️ "Residents are left in limbo. You can’t sell your flat"
"It will be fixed, but it’ll be over a long period of time. They told us recently that we’re looking at a horizon of about three years…So we’re looking at 2028 at the very earliest.”
www.itv.com/news/central...
"It will be fixed, but it’ll be over a long period of time. They told us recently that we’re looking at a horizon of about three years…So we’re looking at 2028 at the very earliest.”
www.itv.com/news/central...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
6/13 🚒 How do we fix Britain’s building safety crisis? Join us & @fbunational to discuss.
Featuring @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social, @joepowell.bsky.social, as well as representatives from @eocs-official.bsky.social and @shacaction.bsky.social.
Featuring @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social, @joepowell.bsky.social, as well as representatives from @eocs-official.bsky.social and @shacaction.bsky.social.
September 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
6/13 🚒 How do we fix Britain’s building safety crisis? Join us & @fbunational to discuss.
Featuring @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social, @joepowell.bsky.social, as well as representatives from @eocs-official.bsky.social and @shacaction.bsky.social.
Featuring @thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social, @joepowell.bsky.social, as well as representatives from @eocs-official.bsky.social and @shacaction.bsky.social.
Reposted by Julie Fraser
''Flats often come with some off putting factors. (...) This is particularly the case due to cladding issues"
"Service charges are also reaching terrifying levels in some apartment blocks across major cities."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortga...
"Service charges are also reaching terrifying levels in some apartment blocks across major cities."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortga...
Why have home buyers fallen out of love with flats?
A growing number of flat owners are being forced to sell their homes for less than they paid for them, as appetite for single-storey homes appears to wane.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
''Flats often come with some off putting factors. (...) This is particularly the case due to cladding issues"
"Service charges are also reaching terrifying levels in some apartment blocks across major cities."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortga...
"Service charges are also reaching terrifying levels in some apartment blocks across major cities."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortga...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🆕 The House of Commons library has published a briefing on cladding remediation on blocks of flats under 11 metres.
It includes information on what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
🔗 commonslibrary.parliament.uk/remediating-...
It includes information on what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
🔗 commonslibrary.parliament.uk/remediating-...
September 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🆕 The House of Commons library has published a briefing on cladding remediation on blocks of flats under 11 metres.
It includes information on what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
🔗 commonslibrary.parliament.uk/remediating-...
It includes information on what leaseholders can do if they have concerns.
🔗 commonslibrary.parliament.uk/remediating-...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
Welcome to @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, the new Minister for Building Safety, Fire & Democracy.
Government must act to end the building safety crisis and protect all leaseholders.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
www.gov.uk/government/m...
Government must act to end the building safety crisis and protect all leaseholders.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
www.gov.uk/government/m...
September 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Welcome to @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, the new Minister for Building Safety, Fire & Democracy.
Government must act to end the building safety crisis and protect all leaseholders.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
www.gov.uk/government/m...
Government must act to end the building safety crisis and protect all leaseholders.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
www.gov.uk/government/m...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
❗Residents in a 35-storey building told "they have six months to get out of their homes because of “additional issues” that have been discovered relating to fire safety in the block."
"The building was only completed in 2022."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
insidecroydon.com/2025/09/12/t...
"The building was only completed in 2022."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
insidecroydon.com/2025/09/12/t...
The Fold folds: Hundreds of tenants given six months to leave
EXCLUSIVE: Croydon faces another housing crisis as poor build quality on four blocks built alongside the Town Hall is forcing the owners to carry out extensive works. By STEVEN DOWNES Residents liv…
insidecroydon.com
September 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
❗Residents in a 35-storey building told "they have six months to get out of their homes because of “additional issues” that have been discovered relating to fire safety in the block."
"The building was only completed in 2022."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
insidecroydon.com/2025/09/12/t...
"The building was only completed in 2022."
#BuildingSafetyCrisis
insidecroydon.com/2025/09/12/t...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
99 months since we lost 72 loved ones in the Grenfell fire.
Still no justice.
As the Government begins to demolish the Tower, please keep Grenfell in your hearts. We will never forget — and we will not stop until justice is done.
Still no justice.
As the Government begins to demolish the Tower, please keep Grenfell in your hearts. We will never forget — and we will not stop until justice is done.
September 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
99 months since we lost 72 loved ones in the Grenfell fire.
Still no justice.
As the Government begins to demolish the Tower, please keep Grenfell in your hearts. We will never forget — and we will not stop until justice is done.
Still no justice.
As the Government begins to demolish the Tower, please keep Grenfell in your hearts. We will never forget — and we will not stop until justice is done.
Reposted by Julie Fraser
A Select Committee is due to examine the work of the Building Safety Regulator.
MPs will review "balancing robust safety measures with the need to build more housing."
Let's hope they won't forget leaseholders waiting for their homes to be made safe.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24913/...
MPs will review "balancing robust safety measures with the need to build more housing."
Let's hope they won't forget leaseholders waiting for their homes to be made safe.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24913/...
2 September 2025 - Building Safety Regulator - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
09:30 - The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
committees.parliament.uk
September 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A Select Committee is due to examine the work of the Building Safety Regulator.
MPs will review "balancing robust safety measures with the need to build more housing."
Let's hope they won't forget leaseholders waiting for their homes to be made safe.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24913/...
MPs will review "balancing robust safety measures with the need to build more housing."
Let's hope they won't forget leaseholders waiting for their homes to be made safe.
committees.parliament.uk/event/24913/...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
"The block is surrounded by scaffolding because of cladding remediation work. (...) it's a problem to open the windows"
🗨️ "The summers are going to get longer and hotter. Families can't live the way we're living."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
🗨️ "The summers are going to get longer and hotter. Families can't live the way we're living."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Half of children in England live in homes at risk of overheating
Some five million children - over half of those in England - are living in homes at risk of overheating.
www.bbc.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
"The block is surrounded by scaffolding because of cladding remediation work. (...) it's a problem to open the windows"
🗨️ "The summers are going to get longer and hotter. Families can't live the way we're living."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
🗨️ "The summers are going to get longer and hotter. Families can't live the way we're living."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🗨️ " I can't afford to live here and I can't sell"
❗ Some lenders are still not willing to offer mortgages to buyers, even where a remediation plan is in place.
❗ @alexjjnorris.bsky.social what are you going to do to fix this crisis?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
❗ Some lenders are still not willing to offer mortgages to buyers, even where a remediation plan is in place.
❗ @alexjjnorris.bsky.social what are you going to do to fix this crisis?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Surrey homeowner: 'I can't afford to live here and I can't sell'
A Camberley resident is struggling to sell her flat due to the lack of a fire safety certificate.
www.bbc.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🗨️ " I can't afford to live here and I can't sell"
❗ Some lenders are still not willing to offer mortgages to buyers, even where a remediation plan is in place.
❗ @alexjjnorris.bsky.social what are you going to do to fix this crisis?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
❗ Some lenders are still not willing to offer mortgages to buyers, even where a remediation plan is in place.
❗ @alexjjnorris.bsky.social what are you going to do to fix this crisis?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
"The increased provision comes after a fresh wave of intrusive surveys uncovered widespread issues with cavity barriers hidden behind brickwork and render.
The full scale of the problems had not been picked up in earlier surface-level checks."
www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/07/30/e...
The full scale of the problems had not been picked up in earlier surface-level checks."
www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/07/30/e...
Bombshell cavity barrier defects wipe out Taylor Wimpey profits
Fresh £222m provision for fire safety failings behind brick facades
www.constructionenquirer.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"The increased provision comes after a fresh wave of intrusive surveys uncovered widespread issues with cavity barriers hidden behind brickwork and render.
The full scale of the problems had not been picked up in earlier surface-level checks."
www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/07/30/e...
The full scale of the problems had not been picked up in earlier surface-level checks."
www.constructionenquirer.com/2025/07/30/e...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🧐 The @mayoroflondon.bsky.social set up a "Joint Remediation Partnership Board" with City Hall, Govt, councils, London Fire Brigade & regulatory bodies "to lead vital work to end London’s building cladding crisis"
❗ Leaseholders and residents must be represented.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
❗ Leaseholders and residents must be represented.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Remediation Acceleration Plan update (July 2025)
The Mayor continues to work with local partners to develop our Local Remediation Acceleration Plan for London, which will be published by the end of the year.
www.london.gov.uk
July 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🧐 The @mayoroflondon.bsky.social set up a "Joint Remediation Partnership Board" with City Hall, Govt, councils, London Fire Brigade & regulatory bodies "to lead vital work to end London’s building cladding crisis"
❗ Leaseholders and residents must be represented.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
❗ Leaseholders and residents must be represented.
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
⚖️ "The ruling could have far-reaching implications for who bears the costs of building safety-related costs in the future, with judges ruling that parts of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) can be applied retrospectively, favouring leaseholders and residents."
👇
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
👇
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
London leaseholders could be saved thousands by Court of Appeal ruling
Judges ruled that parts of the Building Safety Act 2022 can be applied retrospectively
www.mylondon.news
July 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
⚖️ "The ruling could have far-reaching implications for who bears the costs of building safety-related costs in the future, with judges ruling that parts of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) can be applied retrospectively, favouring leaseholders and residents."
👇
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
👇
www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
📢 Our statement on today's (quietly slipped out) Remediation Acceleration Plan update
👇
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
👇
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Our statement on the Remediation Acceleration Plan update - End Our Cladding Scandal
Today, the Government published an update to its Remediation Acceleration Plan, introducing new measures aimed at advancing the plan's objectives.
endourcladdingscandal.org
July 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
📢 Our statement on today's (quietly slipped out) Remediation Acceleration Plan update
👇
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
👇
endourcladdingscandal.org/building-saf...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
🗨️ "It's an absolute disgrace"
❌ Debt and despair for Oldham residents locked out of their homes for 5 years.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social What's the plan?
📺 ITV Granada
youtu.be/-TwvF0h2euw?...
❌ Debt and despair for Oldham residents locked out of their homes for 5 years.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social What's the plan?
📺 ITV Granada
youtu.be/-TwvF0h2euw?...
ITV Granada: Debt and despair for Oldham residents locked out of their fire-hazard flats (25/06/25)
YouTube video by End Our Cladding Scandal
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🗨️ "It's an absolute disgrace"
❌ Debt and despair for Oldham residents locked out of their homes for 5 years.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social What's the plan?
📺 ITV Granada
youtu.be/-TwvF0h2euw?...
❌ Debt and despair for Oldham residents locked out of their homes for 5 years.
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social What's the plan?
📺 ITV Granada
youtu.be/-TwvF0h2euw?...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
📢 Leaseholders
Has a year of Labour being in power made any difference to your life?
Have there been any highlights? (Or just more lowlights?)
Let the Minister for Building Safety know your thoughts 👇🏼
Has a year of Labour being in power made any difference to your life?
Have there been any highlights? (Or just more lowlights?)
Let the Minister for Building Safety know your thoughts 👇🏼
We’re a week away from the first anniversary of this Labour government. I’m going to be counting down my highlights from the last year every day, starting with workers’ rights.
June 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📢 Leaseholders
Has a year of Labour being in power made any difference to your life?
Have there been any highlights? (Or just more lowlights?)
Let the Minister for Building Safety know your thoughts 👇🏼
Has a year of Labour being in power made any difference to your life?
Have there been any highlights? (Or just more lowlights?)
Let the Minister for Building Safety know your thoughts 👇🏼
Reposted by Julie Fraser
Ed Daffarn @grenfellunited.bsky.social
🗨️ "We sit here talking 8 years on and people are still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe. It's horrific... It's horrific to live with."
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lu...
🗨️ "We sit here talking 8 years on and people are still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe. It's horrific... It's horrific to live with."
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lu...
BBC London Politics: Lack of Progress since Grenfell Tragedy 8 Years Ago - 15/06/25
YouTube video by End Our Cladding Scandal
www.youtube.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Ed Daffarn @grenfellunited.bsky.social
🗨️ "We sit here talking 8 years on and people are still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe. It's horrific... It's horrific to live with."
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lu...
🗨️ "We sit here talking 8 years on and people are still going to sleep in buildings that aren't safe. It's horrific... It's horrific to live with."
@alexjjnorris.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lu...
Reposted by Julie Fraser
8 years on.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
June 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
8 years on.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.
Still far from justice.
Still far from peace.
Today, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Grenfell bereaved, survivors and community.
We will remember the 72 people who died.
We will honour their memory.
We will demand justice 💚
Join us on the silent walk.