UK 2017 General Election - Tories pledge new generation council housing

The transcript discusses the UK's social housing situation, focusing on Theresa May's election pledge to build affordable homes. It highlights the Peabody development in London and the role of housing associations. The text compares May's proposals to Margaret Thatcher's right to buy scheme, noting the historical context and current political reactions. Labour criticizes the lack of financial details, while Conservatives claim the plans are costed. The Lib Dems also propose building 300,000 homes. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for affordable housing across the UK.

What is the main focus of Theresa May's election promise regarding housing?

• Building luxury apartments

• Increasing property prices

• Reducing housing taxes

• Constructing affordable homes for rent

Who is David Orr and what is his role in the context of housing?

• A real estate developer

• A local council member

• The chief executive of the National Housing Federation

• A government minister

How do Theresa May's housing proposals compare to Margaret Thatcher's scheme?

• They aim to reduce housing benefits

• They focus on building skyscrapers

• They both involve selling council houses

• They are completely different

What is the Labour party's stance on the new housing proposals?

• They fully support it

• They propose a similar plan

• They are indifferent

• They criticize it as speculative

What is the Liberal Democrats' commitment regarding housing?

• To sell off council houses

• To increase property prices

• To reduce housing taxes

• To build 300,000 homes