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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Doherty

Minister ‘absolutely’ confident Government will meet 1.5 million homes pledge

Officials have said that up to 2,800 extra homes will be built with an extra £300 million for the affordable homes programme committed on Wednesday (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Archive)

A minister has said he is “absolutely” confident that the Government will meet its pledge of 1.5 million homes this Parliament, as ministers have promised £350 million more for affordable housing.

Building safety minister Alex Norris said ministers “could not have put… in clearer bigger writing” their plans to build more homes.

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