Interview with Nick Clegg on the Tory Manifesto Part Two

The video discusses the shortcomings of the Conservative housing plans, highlighting their lack of affordability and innovation. It introduces alternative policies aimed at helping young people and renters, such as rent-to-own schemes and government-commissioned housing projects. The video also compares these proposals with Tory plans, emphasizing the need for more affordable housing and ambitious initiatives like creating a housing investment bank and building new garden cities.

What is a major criticism of the Conservative rent-to-buy scheme?

• It is too expensive for the government to implement.

• It fails to assist young people moving out of their parents' homes.

• It helps too many people.

• It increases the number of affordable homes.

What financial assistance is proposed for young people to help them move into their own homes?

• A tax rebate on rent.

• A discount on home insurance.

• A grant of £1500 to £2000 for deposits.

• A loan of £500.

What is the purpose of the proposed housing investment bank?

• To offer mortgages at lower interest rates.

• To fund the construction of new homes.

• To provide loans to private landlords.

• To invest in commercial real estate.

How many new homes does the alternative plan aim to build annually?

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

What is a key difference between the housing plans of the two political parties discussed?

• The involvement of international investors.

• The emphasis on reducing taxes.

• The focus on commercial real estate.

• The number of new homes each plans to build.