Communities Secretary Sajid Javid unveils new scheme to fix Britain's 'broken housing market'

The transcript discusses the failure of successive governments over 30 years to build enough homes. It highlights a new policy requiring councils to honestly assess housing needs and plan accordingly. Some councils already comply, while others manipulate numbers to avoid tough decisions. The government aims to enforce accountability to prevent this.

What have successive governments failed to do regarding housing?

What is one of the key announcements made regarding councils?

What are councils required to assess in their area?

What issue do some councils face when making housing decisions?

What is the stance on councils that do not make difficult decisions?