Tory hypocrisy?

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson calls for thou-

sands of new council houses across Scotland, a call echoed by many others, I am sure!

But a call from a Conservative in Scotland for more social housing is surely a bit hypocritical.

The Tories were the party who allowed thousands of council homes to be sold off in Scotland in the 1980s, a policy we are still suffering the consequences of today (currently being extended in England) and a policy which the SNP government in Scotland has rightly abolished.

Not satisfied with diminishing the council housing stock in Scotland, the Conservatives have taken housing benefit away from the 18-25 year olds, making it impossible for many to afford housing if they are in zero hour contracts or in low paid jobs.

Does Ms Davidson suggest by her call that this be reinstated ?

Surely Ms Davidson has forgotten the outrage in Scotland regarding the bedroom tax inflicted on so many in need of additional accommodation due to health issues.

With so many suffering the consequences of the Conservatives’ austerity policies which go some way down the line to housing needs and their record on housing, surely Ms Davidson has been wrongly advised to go on such a crucial issue for so many. CATRIONA C CLARK

Hawthorn Drive Banknock, Falkirk