James Cleverly: Abolishing Stamp Duty Is the Clearest Sign that only the Conservatives Back Aspiration

James Cleverly: Abolishing stamp duty is the clearest sign that only the Conservatives back aspiration

Sir James Cleverly is shadow secretary of state for housing, communities and local government. Aspiration is at heart of Conservatism. We believe people who work hard, save, and play by the rules deserve the chance to get on in life. Home ownership is core to that belief. The dignity of having your own front door, somewhere to raise a family, put down roots, become part of a community. Yet for millions, that dream is drifting further out of reac…

Should stamp duty be scrapped?

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to scrap stamp duty on buying homes. Big Issue looks at what it means for the housing market.