Petition

Bring back the right to buy/aquire for the rest of the UK.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Bring back the right to buy/
aquire for all council or housing association homes in the UK
I have been living in my home for 15 years have paid more then half off the current market asking price in rent, and therefore would like to have the right to own my property which I currently live. This would make for an easier life and secure my family future aswell as many others.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Your petition is about something that the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament is responsible for. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it.

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Timeline

1 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
19 Nov 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Nov 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.