The Labour peer alleged "serious flaws" in the LGBCE's process and claimed the changes contravene the requirements of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

BBC: Motion of regret

The court heard Mr Pickles decided in July to revoke the regional strategies, which include house-building targets, introduced under the 2009 Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act.

BBC: Eric Pickles housing move 'unlawful'

Construction Workplace Misclassification Act establishes rigid criteria for differentiating independent contractors from employees in the construction industry.

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