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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Andy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers

Burnham speaking at desk  with glass of water in front of him
Andy Burnham being interviewed at No10 North in Manchester before the Labour party annual conference, his first as leader, in Liverpool. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

A new help-to-buy scheme aimed at giving first-time buyers who cannot rely on the “bank of mum and dad” is to be introduced in a big policy announcement by Andy Burnham.

The programme, called “Your first home”, is intended to help buyers in England who have a regular income but have been unable to save for a large deposit or don’t have financial support from their family.

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