Scottish Government Declares National Housing Emergency

SNP faces backlash over rent controls and budget cuts amid soaring rents and housing shortages.

Scotland's housing crisis sees record rent increases and a significant drop in available rental properties.
SNP's rent control policies and budget cuts are blamed for exacerbating the housing shortage.
Local councils and opposition parties criticize the SNP for political posturing without concrete action.
New housing legislation includes proposals for long-term rent controls and eviction delays.
The declaration follows the dissolution of the SNP's coalition with the Scottish Greens.