The Tories sold off the council houses, 40 per cent of which are now owned by private landlords, who are mainly interested in maximising rents. This was hailed by the Tory press as a massive victory for ordinary people, but now is seen as a major mistake.

John H Richards

Whitehouse Road

Hinksey

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