Sturgeon announced the final stage of abolition, arguing that the social sector could "no longer afford" to lose badly needed homes.
With roughly 150,000 to 400,000 people on social housing waiting lists at various points, she maintained that public housing should remain available for long-term rent. nicola sturgeon right to buy
The abolition of Right to Buy (RTB) was a multi-year process led by Sturgeon during her time as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing, and Cities Strategy. Sturgeon announced the final stage of abolition, arguing
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities: Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in
Some recent studies (un-peer-reviewed) have suggested that the original RTB scheme contributed to long-term educational and economic gains for families, sparking new debates about the trade-offs of Sturgeon’s decision. 'Right to buy' to be scrapped in Scotland - BBC News
While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized.
The scheme officially closed to all remaining social housing tenants in Scotland on July 31, 2016. 💡 Sturgeon’s Rationale