Shadow minister criticises government's new housing targets
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Shadow minister criticises government's new housing targets
The shadow housing minister has cast doubts over whether the government can meet its amibitious new housing targets.
The government announced its target to build 1.5m homes over the next five years and pledged a further £350m for housebuilding.
Reacting to the announcement, Paul Holmes said he "very much doubts" the government will be able to deliver the target over the lifetime of the parliament.
Report by Kennedyl.
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