Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target

The UK Housing Secretary has acknowledged the challenge of meeting the government's 1.5 million new homes target by the mid-2020s, stating that his "job is on the line" over this goal. In an interview with BBC Panorama, the Housing Secretary expressed that widespread skepticism about the target will make achieving it "all the sweeter." The government's ambitious housing plan aims to address the country's ongoing housing crisis, but the Housing Secretary recognized the significant obstacles involved in reaching this target. Factors such as planning permissions, construction delays, and economic conditions were cited as potential hurdles. Despite the skepticism, the Housing Secretary remains committed to the target, viewing it as a personal challenge and a measure of the government's success in addressing the housing shortage. The article highlights the pressure the Housing Secretary faces in delivering on this key policy objective and the recognition that meeting the target will require overcoming significant challenges in the housing sector.