WATCH: Starmer Cannot Name One Example of New Housing to Be Acquired by Government
Starmer has been discussing housing for homeless people at the Liaison Committee. He was challenged on the fact that the Home Office is buying up accommodation for asylum seekers – hiking demand – and asked by chairman Meg Hillier “what other accommodation precisely are you planning to take over to provide temporary accommodation for families?“ Good question…
He replied:
“Oh, there’s lots of housing and many local authorities that can be used and we’re identifying where it can be used.”
Asked to provide any examples he said: “No, but I’ll write in and give you details.” Clueless…