Andy Burnham has announced a new scheme aimed at helping first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder, according to multiple outlets.
The scheme is designed to give a boost to buyers who lack financial support from the so-called "bank of Mum and Dad," according to the BBC and The Mirror.
Some right-leaning outlets, including GB News and The Telegraph, described the plan as a revival or resurrection of the Help to Buy scheme, framing it within the context of what GB News called Britain's property crisis. This characterization was not reported by left-leaning or center outlets in the supplied material.
One BBC report attributed comments to the prime minister regarding wanting to help people without "bank of mum and dad" support, though this attribution to the prime minister rather than Burnham himself appears in only one source and is not corroborated elsewhere.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian and The Mirror reported Burnham's announcement of a new homes scheme for first-time buyers.
- The Mirror specifically highlighted that the scheme targets buyers without "bank of Mum and Dad" support.
“First-time buyers without 'bank of Mum and Dad' to get leg up in major new scheme” — The Mirror
Center
- Sky News and BBC News reported the announcement of the scheme to help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder.
- BBC News noted the scheme addresses those lacking support from the "bank of mum and dad," attributing related comments to the prime minister.
- BBC Sport also carried a similar headline about the announcement.
“The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.” — BBC News
Right
- The Times reported that Burnham unveiled a scheme aimed at helping young people onto the housing ladder.
- GB News and The Telegraph described the plan as a resurrection or new version of Help to Buy.
- GB News placed the announcement in the context of what it called Britain's property crisis.
“Andy Burnham to resurrect Help to Buy as Labour tackles Britain's property crisis” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What did Andy Burnham announce?
Andy Burnham announced a new scheme intended to help first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder, according to multiple outlets including The Guardian, Sky News, and The Times.
Who is the scheme meant to help?
The scheme is aimed at first-time buyers, particularly those without financial help from the "bank of Mum and Dad," according to The Mirror and BBC News.
Is this the same as the old Help to Buy scheme?
GB News and The Telegraph described the new plan as a revival of the Help to Buy scheme, but this characterization was not used by center or left-leaning outlets in the supplied material.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized help for buyers lacking family financial support, while right-leaning outlets framed the announcement as a resurrection of Help to Buy amid a broader property crisis.
Sources · 10 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningAndy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers
- The IndependentLeft-leaningBurnham unveils new scheme to help young first-time buyers onto housing ladder
- The MirrorLeft-leaningFirst-time buyers without 'bank of Mum and Dad' to get leg up in major new scheme
- BBC NewsCenterBurnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder
- BBC SportCenterBurnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder
- Financial TimesCenterBurnham to revive Help to Buy scheme in bid to aid first-time buyers
- Sky NewsCenterNew scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Andy Burnham
- GB NewsRight-leaningAndy Burnham to resurrect Help to Buy as Labour tackles Britain's property crisis
- The TelegraphRight-leaningBurnham set to launch new Help to Buy scheme
- The TimesRight-leaningAndy Burnham unveils scheme to get young on housing ladder