We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is “absolutely committed” to the pledge, which was in Labour’s election manifesto.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears factually accurate, reporting on the Labour government's commitment to building 1.5 million homes. The bias is minimal, presenting the information in a straightforward manner, though the selection of quotes could subtly frame the issue.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The government is 'absolutely committed' to building 1.5m homes.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Angela Rayner stated there are 'no excuses' to not build 1.5 million new homes Labour promised in its election manifesto.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms Angela Rayner stated there are 'no excuses' to not build 1.5 million new homes Labour promised in its election manifesto.
- Verification Source #3: Reports that the government intends to build 1.5m new homes over five years.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: The pledge to build 1.5m homes was in Labour's election manifesto.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the 1.5 million homes pledge was in Labour's election manifesto.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms the 1.5 million homes pledge was in Labour's election manifesto.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has said there are "no excuses" to not build the 1.5 million new homes Labour promised in its election manifesto.'
- Source 3: '“I will not hesitate to do what it takes to build 1.5m new homes over five years and deliver the biggest boost in social and affordable ...'