Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000
Summary
Sarah Pochin, a Reform UK MP, raised concerns in parliament about the effects of second homes on rural communities. Two days later, she bought an £800,000 second home on Anglesey, a Welsh island known for rising second home ownership, which has impacted local housing availability and services.Key Facts
- Sarah Pochin is an MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire and a member of Reform UK.
- On June 15, 2025, she asked the housing minister about how second homes affect housing in rural areas.
- Two days after asking this question, she bought a Grade-II listed property on Anglesey for £800,000 with her husband.
- Anglesey has seen a large increase in second homes, which can reduce housing for local residents and increase prices.
- The local council charges a 100% extra tax on second homes to help address housing issues.
- Critics say too many second homes can harm local communities by reducing services and pushing families out.
- Pochin was elected in May 2025 and was previously a Conservative mayor and local councillor.
- Reform UK did not comment on the situation.
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