Gove 'completely' stands by Tory manifesto commitment to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid 2020s

The video discusses the importance of housing policy, emphasizing how the design and quality of homes impact health, happiness, and productivity. It outlines a long-term housing plan with ten principles aimed at regenerating towns, promoting green homes, and ensuring safe housing. The video highlights achievements in housing delivery, including record numbers of new homes and affordable housing programs. It addresses challenges like economic pressures and urban development, focusing on brownfield development and local planning. The video concludes with updates on policy frameworks and the importance of a long-term plan to meet housing targets despite inflation challenges.

What does the speaker suggest is shaped by the quality of our homes and communities?

• Our educational opportunities

• Our health and happiness

• Our financial stability

• Our social relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of the ten principles of the long-term housing plan?

• Greener homes and landscapes

• Building beautiful architecture

• Increasing taxes on homeowners

• Supercharging Europe's science capital

What is the speaker's stance on the housing market challenges?

• They require reducing the number of new homes built

• They are minor and do not affect the housing plan

• They necessitate radical action to unlock new home supply

• They are insurmountable and require halting development

What is the government's target for new homes in this Parliament?

• 1,500,000 new homes

• 500,000 new homes

• 1,000,000 new homes

• 750,000 new homes

How does the speaker propose to support urban densification?

• Through street boats and community design

• By developing greenfield sites

• By reducing building regulations

• By increasing property taxes