Boris Johnson press conference on cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses the UK's housing achievements, comparing the Conservative government's record with the Labour Party's. It highlights the prevalence of social housing in the UK compared to other European countries and emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for home ownership. The strategy for replacing sold homes and building new ones is outlined, along with goals for future housing development and past achievements, including a record number of homes built before COVID.

What was the number of homes built in the UK the year before COVID, according to the speaker?

In what way does the speaker claim their government is performing better than the Labour Party regarding affordable homes?