Housebuilder posts “strong performance”, despite money paid on government Building Safety Pledge
Developers are refusing to sign legally binding contracts, saying they go “well beyond” the pledges
Boss Stephen Conway: “It goes on and on and on, like he’s the mafia. And it’s a complete nonsense”
More than £2bn has been committed, but 17 developers asked by Gove have yet to sign
Vistry has also signed the pledge, but says it will come at no extra cost
Only five of the top 10 have signed so far, but housing secretary is claiming an early victory