30 Years On, The Right To Buy Revolution That Still Divides Britain's Housing Estates

A controversial housing policy launched by the Conservatives in 1979 played a key part in three poll victories – but had consequences that last to this day. Thirty years ago this month the new Conservative government led by Margaret Thatcher published its housing bill, changing the social face of Britain with one of the most popular political promises in history: the right to buy. Read the facts and some personal experiences behind RTB on the Observer website by clicking on the logo below.