Helen Morgan booed at Lib Dem conference

The transcript discusses Britain's housing crisis, emphasizing the need for urgent action to build more homes. It highlights the impact on young and vulnerable populations, critiques current policies, and proposes ambitious social housing targets. The speaker argues against national housing targets, advocating for a new approach and urging support for specific amendments.

What is the primary action proposed by the Liberal Democrats to address the housing crisis?

• Increase taxes on private landlords

• Encourage private developers with incentives

• Empower local authorities to build homes

• Reduce housing benefits

How many new homes for social rent do the Liberal Democrats plan to build annually?

• 150,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

What is the impact of second homes and holiday lets on local communities?

• They increase the availability of rental properties

• They make housing more affordable

• They boost local economies

• They price local people out of the market

What is one of the main criticisms of the National Housing targets according to the speaker?

• They are too expensive to implement

• They have failed to deliver the needed homes

• They are not supported by local authorities

• They focus too much on urban areas

What does the speaker urge the conference to do regarding Amendment One?

• Support it wholeheartedly

• Reject it as ineffective

• Delay its implementation

• Modify it for better results