Dossier
Council houses
Coverage of Council houses in the Nexus archive.
- Millions of drivers face extra hammering at petrol pumps as incoming PM Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared
Millions of drivers are expected to face higher petrol prices as incoming PM Andy Burnham seeks funding to accelerate the construction of more council houses. The situation is feared to have a negative impact.
- Andy Burnham wants Britain to build council houses. Is there a catch?
Andy Burnham proposes building council houses in Britain, but the plan's scale and cost remain unclear due to vague language. The article highlights concerns about the feasibility of his radical housing message.
- Labour accused of attack on aspiration as ministers restrict Margaret Thatcher's flagship Right to Buy policy - with new council houses now banned from being sold off for 35 years
The Labour Party is accused of undermining Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy policy by restricting the sale of new council houses for 35 years. Critics argue this move attacks aspiration and limits homeownership opportunities.