Boris Johnson sought to distance himself from the "gutless" Tory leaders of the past during his keynote Conservative Par

Boris Johnson sought to distance himself from the "gutless" Tory leaders of the past during his keynote Conservative Par

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The transcript covers a speech by Boris Johnson discussing a shift in the UK's economic model, emphasizing a break from past issues like low wages and productivity. He highlights the spirit of national achievements and outlines a vision for the future, focusing on unity and leveling up across the UK. The speech is met with mixed reactions, with some praising its optimism and others questioning its practicality. Key themes include economic change, national spirit, and public perception.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main issues with the UK's previous economic model?

High productivity

High wages

Low skills

Controlled immigration

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What spirit does the Prime Minister want to unleash across the UK?

The spirit of British scientists

The spirit of British entrepreneurs

The spirit of NHS nurses and footballers

The spirit of Brexit supporters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some people react to Boris Johnson's speech?

They found it too pessimistic

They thought it ignored infrastructure

They felt it lacked humor

They believed it was very positive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Boris Johnson acknowledge in his speech?

The experience of normal people

The absence of cultural diversity

The need for more sports events

The lack of scientific achievements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of infrastructure was not mentioned in the speech?

Digital connectivity

New airports

Road expansions

High-speed rail