Organizations like Shelter Scotland and various housing associations welcomed the move, noting that it halted the "drain on supply".
Sturgeon announced the final stage of abolition, arguing that the social sector could "no longer afford" to lose badly needed homes. nicola sturgeon right to buy
While Sturgeon hailed the abolition as one of her "proudest achievements", the move was—and remains—highly polarized. The abolition of Right to Buy (RTB) was
The abolition of Right to Buy (RTB) was a multi-year process led by Sturgeon during her time as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing, and Cities Strategy. 000 to 400
Sturgeon’s opposition to the policy was rooted in the preservation of public assets and the stability of communities:
With roughly 150,000 to 400,000 people on social housing waiting lists at various points, she maintained that public housing should remain available for long-term rent.