Ms Rayner, who admits the promised number may have stemmed from a drink fuelled night in Ibiza, stated the main advantage of utilising the programme’s workforce is obviously cost. 'They cheerfully volunteer to build and renovate for nothing, giving up their free time for a good cause. And believe me there is no better cause right now than my reputation and getting these homes constructed and occupied.'
DIY:SOS front man, Nick Knowles, said the team are always up for a challenge, but is not sure if 1.5 million homes can be squeezed out of the BBC budget. However, right now he is more concerned with the ganchos and sacadas of his Argentine Tango. 'Strictly speaking, that’s what I’m bricking at the moment'.
For the deputy Prime Minister there are not too many other options available. She did, however, remain upbeat. 'There is one other solution. Can we fix it? Yes we can.'
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