Foyer victory as Gordon Brown announces the 16 Hour Rule 'must be reformed'

The 16-hour rule is going to be reformed!  Woo hoo!

Prime minister Gordon Brown confirmed today that the government are going to change the 16-hour rule.

For the past 5 years we have helped Foyer residents to raise the issues with their local MP, the Government, the media, Joe Blogg's dog... and anyone else who would listen.

In fact, this website  was set up to help Foyer residents affected by the 16-hour rule to keep in contact with each other so that they could campaign more effectively. So, it was only fitting that Michael was on BBC News 24 being interviewed about the reform of the 16-hour rule - watch the 2 minute clip (this is will open your media player on your machine - it's about 700KB).

So - here's to all of you who have been involved in the campaign over the past years - Foyer residents and staff. It's been a hard slog - but it looks like it's been worth it! Thanks for coming to meetings, for sharing your experiences, writing letters, signing petitions, and for making such an impression on MPs.

It's not yet all over yet, and exactly how the review will take place. But it is looking good. 

If you are currently affected by the 16 hour rule like hundreds of Foyer residents up and down the country, then unfortunately  nothing will change immediately... but the wheels are now in motion.