Gove 'completely' stands by Tory commitment to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s

Gove 'completely' stands by Tory commitment to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s

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The transcript discusses the government's commitment to achieving a target of building 300,000 homes annually by the middle of the decade. It addresses challenges such as opposition from Conservative backbenchers and the impact of inflation on delivery. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a long-term plan to overcome the housing crisis and restore public trust in government actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge the speaker identifies in dealing with government policies?

Environmental concerns

Lack of public support

Opposition from backbenchers

Insufficient funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe the 300,000 homes target is crucial?

It will reduce taxes

It will increase employment

It aligns with national interests

It will boost the economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker claim about the government's past housing achievements?

They have never met their targets

They have only focused on urban areas

They achieved the highest level of house building in three decades

They have consistently failed to meet expectations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor does the speaker mention as making it difficult to meet housing targets?

Lack of skilled labor

Inflation

Political instability

Environmental regulations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to overcome the challenges in housing delivery?

Increased funding

A long-term plan

More public consultations

Stricter regulations