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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: James Cleverly Accuses Keir Starmer of Fuelling Housing Anger
Caption: James Cleverly Accuses Keir Starmer of Fuelling Housing Anger. Sir James Cleverly says PM Starmer is fueling anger over asylum housing. Cleverly slammed Starmer's claim of 'lots of housing' amid homelessness. He said broken housing promises frustrate young people struggling to find homes. Cleverly made his remarks on BBC Radio 4’s Today, highlighting community struggles. Labour blames Conservatives for scrapping mandatory housing targets. A Labour spokesperson said the party is tackling shortages and accused Conservatives of dodging blame. Cleverly, previously Foreign and Home Secretary, has returned to the front bench under Tory leader Kemi Badenoch. He now shadows Labour's Angela Rayner on housing, highlighting ongoing partisan battles over policy. Cleverly acknowledged protest frustrations but condemned agitators outside asylum hotels. Cleverly said leaving the European Convention on Human Rights won’t solve issues but would follow party policy if it changes. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Cleverly,Starmer,asylum seekers,housing crisis,UK politics,Shadow Housing Secretary,Conservative Party,Labour Party,homebuilding,housing shortage,public frustration,BBC Radio 4,Kemi Badenoch,Angela Rayner,mandatory housing targets,protests,ECHR,immigration,homelessness,government policy
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