Starmer says Labour will take 'tough decisions' on housing

Starmer says Labour will take 'tough decisions' on housing

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The video discusses the struggles faced by renters, including a woman with three jobs who cannot afford a house. It highlights the need for change in housing policies and outlines plans to build 1.5 million affordable houses. The speaker emphasizes the importance of planning reform and economic stability to achieve these goals. The commitment to firm housing targets and addressing renters' challenges is also discussed, with a focus on providing better security and reducing costs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by the woman mentioned in the first section?

She cannot afford a house despite working multiple jobs.

She wants to move to a different city.

She has too many jobs.

She is unhappy with her current house.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed number of affordable houses to be built according to the speaker?

1 million

500,000

1.5 million

2 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as a key requirement for achieving economic stability in the second section?

Building luxury homes

Reducing government spending

Improving security for renters

Increasing taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main obstacle in the housing sector as mentioned in the third section?

Lack of skilled workers

Insufficient building materials

Opposition from local communities

High cost and lengthy planning processes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the current government been in power without solving the housing issue?

16 years

10 years

12 years

14 years