Michael Gove MP Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Minister for Intergovernmental Relations has commented on the tragic case of Awaab Ishak, who died at just two years of age as a direct result of mould in his family home.

The news of his death shocked people across the country. Gove stated: “This is an appalling case of the utmost gravity, and it is abhorrent that anyone should have to live in such conditions in Britain today.

“As I said in Parliament this week: every single person in this country, irrespective of where they are from, what they do, or how much money they earn, deserves to live in a home that is decent, safe and secure. I expect those who hold the high responsibility of managing people’s homes to ensure that no family experiences such a tragedy again.”

Gove added: “Together, we must raise the bar dramatically on the quality of social housing and empower tenants so that their voices are truly heard. All social homes must meet the Decent Homes Standard; you must be aware of any that do not and undertake rapid remedial works.”