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However, the 1980s marked a significant pivot in Britain's socioeconomic ethos. Under Margaret Thatcher’s government, free-market policies dominated the landscape, leading to the privatization of key industries. The "Right to Buy" scheme allowed many council tenants to purchase their homes, yet this led to a reduction in the construction of new affordable housing. Consequently, the availability of these homes plummeted, creating a desperate shortage for future generations.