Tim Farron campaigns in Cambridge

The video discusses the benefits of energy-efficient homes, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and warmth. It covers the City Council's efforts to improve planning rules and address housing issues in Cambridge, where affordability is a significant problem. The concept of a local living rent, which is income-based, is introduced as a potential solution. The video concludes with closing remarks and acknowledgments.

What is one of the main benefits of the fabric-first approach in housing?

• It reduces the number of homes available.

• It makes homes warmer and cheaper to run.

• It increases the size of the homes.

• It makes homes more expensive to maintain.

What was a significant issue faced by Cambridge regarding housing?

• Too many homes available for LHA amounts.

• Decline in housing quality.

• Excessive government funding for housing.

• Limited homes available within LHA amounts.

What is the proposed local living rent based on?

• One-third of a person's income.

• The market rent minus a fixed amount.

• The cost of living index.

• The average rent in the area.

Who is considering the introduction of a local living rent?

• The Mayor of London.

• The Mayor of Paris.

• The Mayor of New York.

• The Mayor of Tokyo.

What is a consequence of high market rents mentioned in the video?

• People are moving to more expensive areas.

• People can afford larger homes.

• People have to live miles away from their desired location.

• People are forced to live closer to work.