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What is social housing?
Social housing provides affordable homes for people who need them, often managed by local councils or housing associations. It aims to help those who struggle to find suitable housing in the private market due to low income or other circumstances. The Conservatives' plan to reallocate these homes to British citizens highlights the ongoing debate about who should benefit from this public provision.
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