Liz Truss speaks during a visit to the Birmingham Health Innovation Centre construction site - full interview

The transcript covers a discussion on government policy changes, trust in the Chancellor, and economic measures to address energy prices and inflation. It highlights the government's focus on delivering its agenda, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring energy security. The speaker emphasizes the importance of economic growth and fiscal discipline while acknowledging the challenges faced by the country.

What was the primary focus of the government's growth plan according to the speaker?

• Increasing exports

• Helping with energy bills and creating jobs

• Improving healthcare

• Reducing taxes

How did the government respond to the issue of rising energy bills?

• By implementing the energy price guarantee

• By increasing taxes

• By cutting public spending

• By reducing interest rates

What is the government's stance on the cost of living crisis related to mortgages?

• They will increase taxes to manage the crisis

• They acknowledge the issue but emphasize the role of the Bank of England

• They will provide direct financial aid to all homeowners

• They plan to reduce mortgage rates

How does the government plan to support economic growth according to the speaker?

• By increasing taxes

• By reducing national insurance and supporting businesses

• By cutting public services

• By focusing solely on exports

What is the speaker's view on the role of the Bank of England in managing interest rates?

• The government should control interest rates

• The Bank of England should independently set interest rates

• Interest rates should be fixed globally

• Interest rates are irrelevant to the economy

What is the government's approach to ensuring long-term energy security?

• Increasing dependency on foreign energy

• Relying on global spot prices

• Reducing energy consumption

• Investing in renewables and nuclear power

What is the government's plan regarding fiscal discipline and energy security?

• To ignore energy security in favor of other priorities

• To increase borrowing without concern

• To focus on fiscal discipline while ensuring energy security

• To cut all energy-related spending