Five Reasons Why Levelling Up Has Stalled

The video discusses Boris Johnson's 2019 election promises to complete Brexit and level up Britain by reducing the wealth gap between regions. Bloomberg's data analysis shows most UK constituencies have fallen behind London and the southeast since Johnson became Prime Minister. The video identifies five reasons for the stalled levelling up agenda: the pandemic, distractions, lack of funding, commitment issues, and time constraints. The Conservative Party's long tenure in power adds pressure on Johnson to show progress.

What were the two main promises made by Boris Johnson during his 2019 election victory?

• To enhance environmental policies and renewable energy

• To improve healthcare and education

• To complete Brexit and level up Britain

• To reduce taxes and increase military spending

Which regions have surged ahead in the levelling up metrics since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister?

• Northern Ireland and the northwest

• Scotland and Wales

• The northeast and parts of London

• The southwest and Midlands

What is one of the key reasons identified for the stalling of the levelling up agenda?

• The impact of the pandemic

• Insufficient media coverage

• Opposition from local governments

• Lack of public interest

How has the pandemic affected the levelling up agenda?

• It has reduced the need for levelling up

• It has aggravated deprivation and consumed governing capacity

• It has increased funding for deprived areas

• It has led to a surplus in public finances

What is a major challenge for Boris Johnson in convincing voters about the progress of the levelling up agenda?

• The Conservative Party has been in power since 2010

• The agenda is already completed

• There is no need for levelling up

• Voters are not interested in economic policies