Boris Johnson press conference on cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses the challenges of affordable housing, highlighting issues with quotas imposed by Labour governments and the lack of development. It emphasizes the need for market growth through infrastructure investments. The commitment to building 300,000 homes by mid-decade is addressed, along with the necessity of changing planning laws to combat nimbyism. Additionally, the rising fuel costs and tax differences between countries like Ireland, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are examined.

What is the impact of 'nimbyism' on housing development as mentioned in the text?

How does the fuel duty in the UK compare to that in Ireland, Spain, France, and the Netherlands?