Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Summary
Reform UK plans to prioritize social housing for British-born workers under 35, former military personnel, and married couples with children if it forms the government. The party also wants to build 50,000 affordable homes a year, claiming this will not require new taxes or borrowing. Labour and other parties criticized these plans, saying they unfairly target long-term residents who contribute to society.Key Facts
- Reform UK will prioritize British-born workers under age 35 for social housing.
- Former military members and married couples with children will also get priority.
- The party aims to build 50,000 affordable social homes annually.
- Reform claims the plan needs no extra taxes or government borrowing.
- Labour says the proposal would harm long-term UK residents, including NHS workers.
- Around 11.5% of social homes are currently occupied by people who are not UK or Irish nationals.
- The Conservative Party has similar plans but allows some EU and Irish nationals to stay in social housing.
- Housing charity Shelter warns that building more homes is better than changing housing priorities based on nationality.
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