Boris Johnson speech on cost of living crisis

The video discusses the challenges faced by tenants in housing associations, highlighting the lack of ownership security and the need for change. It introduces a new right to buy scheme aimed at providing more tenants the opportunity to own homes, while ensuring affordability and responsible taxpayer spending. The video also emphasizes the importance of renters' rights, especially in light of the Grenfell tragedy, and the need for landlords to be accountable. Additionally, it addresses the issue of unfair leasehold terms and outlines plans to empower leaseholders to buy their freehold, continuing the reforms started in the 1980s.

What is one of the main issues faced by tenants in housing associations?

• High rent prices

• Limited access to public transport

• Lack of ownership security

• Poor building maintenance

What is the purpose of the new right to buy scheme?

• To provide tenants with the opportunity to own their homes

• To increase rental prices

• To reduce the number of housing associations

• To improve public transportation

How does the government plan to ensure the new right to buy scheme is sustainable?

• By making it affordable within existing spending plans

• By reducing the number of homes available

• By limiting the number of participants

• By increasing taxes

What issue is being addressed alongside the new right to buy scheme?

• Lack of public parks

• High property taxes

• Unfair leasehold terms

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

What is the government's goal regarding leaseholders?

• To provide free maintenance services

• To reduce the number of leaseholders

• To allow leaseholders to buy their freehold

• To increase leasehold fees