The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants in new-build social housing and for all new tenants.
In Scotland, the Right to Buy scheme—a hallmark of Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s housing policy—officially ended on July 31, 2016. Nicola Sturgeon , then First Minister, was the primary architect of its demise, describing the decision as a vital step to "safeguard social housing stock for future generations". 🏠 The End of an Era nicola sturgeon right to buy
Organizations like Shelter Scotland and various housing associations welcomed the move, noting that it halted the "drain on supply". The Scottish Government first abolished RTB for tenants
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities: 2016. Nicola Sturgeon