The leader of Newcastle City Council has branded the Government's right to buy policy as "evil" and says it threatens the availability of housing in the city.
Right to buy was first introduced by Margaret Thatcher's Government and allows council tenants a chance to buy their own home at a discounted rate. However, it has long faced criticism due to the fact that the houses sold are not replaced, meaning there is less social housing for other families.
At Thursday's meeting of the city council's overview and scrutiny committee, Coun Doreen Huddart told leader Nick Kemp - appearing at before the committee for the first time as leader - she was concerned about the council's social housing stock due to Right to Buy.
