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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Thatcher's right to buy policy is celebrated but here's the cost: losses to us all of 194bn and a fractured society | David Madden

The right to buy policy has greatly diminished public housing in the UK, resulting in a significant loss of equity for local councils.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Right to buy in England fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers 200bn'

Thatcher's right-to-buy scheme has cost UK taxpayers almost 200bn and contributed significantly to the housing crisis by reducing the stock of affordable housing.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Sam McBride: Norman Tebbit showed me his more subtle side with his thoughts on Martin McGuinness and Queen Elizabeth's 'battlefield moment'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK politics

Sam McBride: Norman Tebbit showed me his more subtle side with his thoughts on Martin McGuinness and Queen Elizabeth's 'battlefield moment'

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1 month ago

One way or another, it's time to stick up for Keir Starmer and the art of the big, fat U-turn | Stefan Stern

U-turns in politics are viewed negatively because they suggest indecision, yet they can also reflect an adaptation to new information and changing circumstances.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Margaret Thatcher festival planned for centenary

A festival celebrating Margaret Thatcher's 100th anniversary is planned in her hometown, Grantham, with themed events focusing on her impact and legacy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five things you didn't know about Black British cultural history

Black Britain’s cultural evolution is often misunderstood, revealing hidden narratives within popular movements like northern soul.
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