On the recordJuly 24, 2026
1.5 million homes is a difficult target. It was when I made the target, but I'm going to keep the target, and I'm not going to be defeated.
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Angela Rayner
Labour Party
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bbc.co.uk1.5 million homes is a difficult target. It was when I made the target, but I'm going to keep the target, and I'm not going to be defeated.
Commenting on housing targets on BBC Radio 4.
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