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Reform UK's Bold Housing Proposal | Belfast News

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Reform UK is sparking controversy with a bold new social housing plan: tenants must keep gardens tidy and homes spotless or risk eviction, with priority given to British-born workers under 35. Party chair Lee Anderson invokes post-WWII standards, recalling when councils enforced upkeep and evictions for repeat offenders. Critics warn the policy could worsen homelessness and deepen divisions, while charities and rivals call it unworkable and divisive. The party also promises to build 50,000 affordable homes yearly—without new taxes—prioritizing veterans, families, and young Brits. Their broader agenda includes evicting foreign nationals from council housing, framing it as government’s duty to protect its own citizens first.

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