Rishi Sunak: What Happens if He Takes Over Britain?

Rishi Sunak: What Happens if He Takes Over Britain?

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the UK leadership contest between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, focusing on Sunak's policies. Sunak, known for his role as Chancellor during the pandemic, is now positioning himself as a fiscal realist, prioritizing inflation control over tax cuts. He remains committed to the UK's Net Zero target and plans for energy self-sufficiency by 2045, focusing on offshore wind. Sunak also aims to increase housing stock and reform EU legislation, particularly GDPR. His tough stance on crime includes new offenses and maintaining controversial asylum policies. Sunak's policies appeal to various Tory party wings, but he faces competition from Truss.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the leadership election that resulted in Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as the final candidates?

A public referendum

A vote of no confidence

A general election

Boris Johnson's resignation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Rishi Sunak's stance on tax cuts during the current economic situation?

He wants to eliminate taxes altogether

He argues against big tax cuts until inflation is controlled

He believes in increasing taxes

He supports immediate tax cuts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Rishi Sunak plan to achieve energy self-sufficiency for Britain by 2045?

By relying on coal energy

By increasing nuclear power plants

By investing in offshore wind farms

By importing more energy from Europe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Sunak's strategies to win over younger voters?

Increasing the housing stock and improving energy efficiency

Lowering university tuition fees

Providing free public transport

Offering tax rebates for young professionals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Rishi Sunak's position on GDPR rules?

He wants to strengthen GDPR rules

He plans to abolish GDPR completely

He aims to reform GDPR into a less comprehensive scheme

He has no plans to change GDPR

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural issue does Sunak address in his manifesto on women's rights?

Promoting women in leadership roles

Equal pay for women

Opposition to biological men competing against biological women in sports

Increasing maternity leave

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Sunak's proposals regarding the BBC?

To increase the BBC's funding

To privatize the BBC

To scrap the BBC license fee

To expand BBC's international services