Nicola Sturgeon Right To Buy May 2026

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.

Over 455,000 properties were sold in Scotland under RTB since 1980. Sturgeon argued this significantly reduced the availability of homes for cheap rent. nicola sturgeon right to buy

The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants. The abolition of Right to Buy (RTB) was