Angela Rayner Faces Backlash Over Plans to Cut Council Home Right to Buy Scheme

Accusations of Hypocrisy

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is under fire for proposing to reduce the council home Right to Buy scheme, a program she once benefited from herself.

Proposed Changes

Rayner's department is considering extending the eligibility criteria from three years of tenancy to a decade, aiming to address what she calls "unfair" discounts introduced by the Tories in 2012.

Controversial Past

Rayner purchased her property with a 25% discount off the £79,000 asking price, later selling it for a £48,500 profit after eight years. This move has sparked criticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

Political Response

Shadow Housing Secretary Kevin Hollinrake criticized the proposed changes, stating that Labour's actions are hindering home ownership opportunities and social mobility. He labeled Rayner's stance as hypocritical, given her past benefits from the scheme.

Police Investigation

Rayner's living arrangements, including allegations of residing in her husband's Right to Buy home, led to a police investigation. However, no offenses were found to have taken place.

Angela Rayner's decision to alter the Right to Buy scheme has ignited controversy and accusations of hypocrisy, as her past involvement in the program comes under scrutiny.