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Three weeks’ notice. No letters. No emails. Families were blindsided by the November 21, 2024 discount cut.

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Restore the Discount Coalition
#RestoreTheDiscount

Reverse the Right to Buy discount cut.

The Government cut Right to Buy discounts with just three weeks’ notice on 21 November 2024 — without direct emails or letters to tenants. We’re organising to restore the discount and restore fairness.

Families blindsided. Futures denied.

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  • Right to Buy still exists — the discount was reduced.
  • We’re non-partisan and focused on fairness and proper notice.
  • Backed by tenants, community groups, and allies across England.
Before Nov 2024
£136,400
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After Nov 2024
£16,000
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Figures differ locally – but the cut hit everyone hard.

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Why this matters

Only three weeks’ notice

The change was announced in Oct 2024 and came into effect on 21 Nov — far too little time for tenants to plan or complete purchases.

No direct communications

Tenants report receiving no emails or letters. Many only found out when it was too late.

Fairness & trust

People made life decisions based on the old rules. Sudden cuts undermine trust and punish responsible planning.

Stories from tenants

Real people were affected overnight. Share your story to help MPs and the media understand the human impact of the discount cut.

“I saved for 6 years. The cut means I can’t afford my home now.”
— Sarah, Birmingham
“We had our mortgage in principle — then the numbers no longer worked.”
— Adeel, Leeds
“No letter, no email — we only found out after the change took effect.”
— Jo, London
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Email your MP

Tell them why the discount should be restored and why three weeks’ notice was unfair.

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Email your MP: template

Subject: Restore Right to Buy discounts – unfair short notice

Dear [MP Name],

I am a constituent in [your postcode]. I am asking you to support restoring Right to Buy discounts to their level before November 2024. The change was announced in October 2024 and took effect just three weeks later, with no direct letters or emails to tenants. Families like mine were blindsided and lost tens of thousands of pounds we had planned for in good faith.

Please raise this with ministers, support any motion or debate to restore the discount, and press for fair notice periods in future. I would welcome your response.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Address / Postcode]

FAQ

Has Right to Buy been abolished?

No. Right to Buy still exists. The level of discount was reduced in November 2024, which pushed many planned purchases out of reach.

What exactly are you asking for?

We are asking the Government to restore the discount to the level before November 2024, and to commit to fair notice periods and direct tenant communications for any future changes.

Is this party-political?

No. We are a non-partisan, grassroots coalition focused on fair process and protecting families who planned in good faith.

How can organisations get involved?

Email us to partner, share data, or co-host events. We welcome tenants’ groups, unions, housing associations, and researchers.

Press kit

  • About us (short): Restore the Discount Coalition is a grassroots campaign fighting to restore the Right to Buy discount after the November 2024 cut. With only three weeks’ notice and no direct communication to tenants, thousands of families were blindsided and lost the chance to buy their homes at a fair price. We’re calling on the Government to #RestoreTheDiscount and restore fairness.
  • Spokespeople: Add 2–3 names and short bios.
  • Contact: hello@restorethediscount.org
  • Downloads: Logos, social graphics, and the petition QR code (add links).

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