'Affordable homes' for people on £80,000 shows Government is 'out of touch'

Millions struggle to make ends meet, with many paying over half their income on rent.

The Government has shown how "out of touch" it is by declaring today that those in need of affordable homes are on incomes of up to £80,000.

Commenting on the government's housing proposals today, including defining those in need of affordable homes as being on an income of up to £80,000 across the UK and £90,000 in London, Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron said: "A government that thinks affordable homes can be worth £450k and should be available to those on £80k frankly doesn't have a clue.

"Millions of people across the country are struggling to make ends meet, with many paying over half their income on rent....

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