“Thatcher’s Grandchildren” is the term Cllr Ameet Jogia coined during his debut speech at Conservative Party Conference this week, when speaking about his experiences of the Right to Buy scheme. Cllr Ameet Jogia is one of the few British Indians to ever address Conservative Party Conference.
The Harrow Councillor, captivated the audience by retelling his own personal story of being homeless and his experiences of growing up on a council estate.
Cllr Ameet Jogia spoke of the significance of Right to Buy;
“The Right to Buy scheme is much more than simply housing. It is about empowerment, and providing people with the opportunity to take responsibility of their own lives, and to stand on their own two feet.”
“People often forget that there are thousands of young people like me living in council homes across the country. For us, the Right to Buy Scheme brings hope; hope that we too can achieve the dream
Ameet also paid tribute to former Conservative Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher who introduced the Right to Buy scheme thirty five years ago in 1980;
“She was an advocate for aspiration; championing people to get on in life.”
“I consider myself to be one of “Thatcher’s grandchildren” and my generation must carry forward her aspirational legacy and encourage thousands more to realise the potential of home ownership.”
Cllr Ameet Jogia’s speech highlights a new wave of British Indian politicians coming forward. Cllr Ameet Jogia is already seen as a rising star within the Conservative Party and internal Party officials that he may be the one to carry the Party’s legacy as “Thatcher’s grandchild”.
