DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Government defends Right to Buy against call for abolition

A top Marsham Street official has defended the Government’s Right to Buy policy as ‘good value for money’ following demands for its abolition.

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By Martin Ford | 22 January 2019

A top Marsham Street official has defended the Government's Right to Buy policy as ‘good value for money' following demands for its abolition.

The scheme came under fire from MPs and the London Assembly this week, when it was accused of undermining councils' efforts to build social housing and sapping funds.

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