Boris Johnson speech on cost of living crisis

The video discusses the UK's homeownership rates, comparing them with France and Germany. It highlights the generational disparities in homeownership, with older generations owning more homes due to past affordability. The impact of Labour government policies on housing supply is examined, noting a decline in home building. Despite recent improvements, the UK lags behind France in home construction. The video emphasizes the potential of brownfield sites for future development.

What has contributed to the recent increase in homeownership rates in the UK?

• Government support for first-time buyers and increased home building

• Higher interest rates

• A decrease in property prices

• A decline in population

Which age group predominantly owns homes in the UK?

• Over 65s

• Generation Z

• Generation X

• Millennials

What percentage of millennials own homes in the UK compared to France?

• 31% in the UK and 41% in France

• 41% in the UK and 31% in France

• 50% in both countries

• 25% in the UK and 35% in France

Since 1970, how many homes has France built compared to the UK?

• 8.9 million in France and 16.7 million in the UK

• 20 million in France and 15 million in the UK

• 16.7 million in France and 8.9 million in the UK

• 10 million in both countries

What is the UK government's plan to address the slow pace of home building?

• Increase taxes on property developers

• Develop plans with local communities to build more homes

• Import construction workers from abroad

• Ban the construction of new homes in urban areas