Our politicians are looking for the wrong kind of answer. The answer wanted is, at best, a popular soundbite that elicits a quick sugar-fix. At worst the policy preferred is the one of least resistance – no matter its efficacy.
It needs to be able to raise capital and kick-start in-house production, which the current model prohibits.
The economic and strategic cases for welcoming highly-skilled people to the UK are compelling. It will help defeat Putin’s regime.
Under the Adam Smith Institute’s proposed scheme, anyone who is currently eligible for the existing Right to Buy scheme would be allowed to use the discount to purchase any private house of their choosing.