Before election, UK's Sunak commits to 1 million new homes promise


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  • Monday, 24 Jul 2023

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, flanked by Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, addresses lawmakers during a session on the budget at the Parliament, in London, Britain October 27, 2021. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will commit to a promise to build 1 million homes by the next national election, tackling a lack of housing stock that has alienated some younger voters who are often forced to pay high rents and are unable to buy.

Before an election expected next year, Sunak's governing Conservatives have witnessed a collapse of support among younger voters, who are frustrated at being priced out of owning their own homes and are struggling with high childcare costs.

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