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Angela Rayner: I’m a straight-talking person, 1.5 million homes is a difficult target… but I’m going to keep it, I’m not going to be…

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
I’m a straight-talking person, 1.5 million homes is a difficult target… but I’m going to keep it, I’m not going to be defeated.
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Angela Rayner
Labour Party

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Defending the housing commitment

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