Foreigners to lose right to council homes under Tory government
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
The Conservative government has unveiled a controversial housing policy restricting non-EU foreign nationals from accessing council housing, targeting over 230,000 properties for British residents. The initiative aims to address the housing shortage by reserving public accommodation for UK citizens, though critics argue the implementation presents significant practical challenges and raises concerns about feasibility and fairness.
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Foreigners to lose right to council homes under Tory government
The proposal, which has been criticised as ‘unworkable’ and applies to people outside the EU, claims that 230,000 homes would be freed up for British families
