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What is a 'hard backstop'?
In politics, a 'hard backstop' refers to a firm deadline or a non-negotiable commitment. In this story, Labour's pledge to build 1.5 million homes has a 'hard backstop' of 2039, meaning they are committed to achieving this target by that specific year, indicating a strong political promise.
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