THE HIGH COST OF HELP-TO-BUY
Critics point out that families may be torn apart
The Leek has discovered that the financial assistance scheme to help first time buyers onto the property ladder contains a clause which gives the government possession of homeowners’ children if mortgage payments are not made in a timely manner.
The housing minister defended the clause, saying “The government needs reassurances.” The shadow housing minister said the opposite, which she’s paid to do.
The hand that gives can also take away
To show that the policy has teeth, Prime Minister David Cameron personally visited mum Sharon, who is heavily in arrears, to remove her daugher Maisie from the household. Afterwards Mr Cameron tweeted: “It was lovely to meet you Sharon! You can enjoy your Maisie-nette as soon as it’s paid for.” Sharon also took to Twitter, writing: “I’ll find the money. #pleasedonthurther”