Shadow Chancellor sets out Stronger Economy plan

The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced by the UK, criticizing the Conservative government's management and proposing Labour's solutions. It highlights issues like low growth, high inflation, and taxes, and suggests measures such as cutting energy bills and investing in future industries. The need for public investment and addressing Brexit's impact on businesses are also emphasized.

What is the main reason given for the country's economic challenges?

• Mismanagement by the Conservative government

• Global economic downturn

• Lack of natural resources

• High levels of immigration

How does Labour propose to reduce energy bills for households?

• By increasing subsidies for oil companies

• By cutting VAT on energy and expanding the warm homes discount

• By reducing the cost of petrol

• By providing free electricity

What is the proposed source of funding for Labour's energy bill reduction plan?

• Increased income tax

• A windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas companies

• Borrowing from international banks

• Cutting public sector wages

What was the average economic growth rate under Labour from 1997 to 2010?

• 2.3% per year

• 1.8% per year

• 1.5% per year

• 3.0% per year

What is the expected average growth rate by the end of the current Parliament according to the Bank of England?

• 3% per year

• 1% per year

• 0.5% per year

• 2% per year

What does Labour's climate investment pledge aim to achieve?

• Reduce taxes for the wealthy

• Invest £28 billion annually in future industries

• Increase reliance on fossil fuels

• Privatize public services

What is the first step proposed to make Brexit work for the British people?

• Rejoin the European Union

• Address flaws in the Tories' Brexit deal

• Ignore the current Brexit deal

• Increase tariffs on EU goods