General Election 2015 - Nick Clegg Announces Stability Budget

The transcript discusses the uncertainty in the economic plans of the Labour and Conservative parties. It highlights the lack of transparency in their borrowing, deficit, and budget cut plans. The IMF criticizes both parties for not being clear about their economic strategies, emphasizing the potential impact on public services and the NHS.

What is the main concern about the economic plans of Labour and the Conservatives?

• They are too detailed.

• They lack clarity and transparency.

• They focus too much on healthcare.

• They are overly optimistic.

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, what are the parties not being honest about?

• Their education reforms.

• Their foreign policies.

• Their environmental strategies.

• Their economic plans if they win the election.

What did the IMF criticize Labour for not disclosing?

• Their healthcare improvements.

• Their borrowing intentions.

• Their defense budget.

• Their tax policies.

How did the IMF describe the Conservatives' approach to public service cuts?

• Transparent and clear.

• Misleading and understated.

• Focused and precise.

• Overstated and exaggerated.

What is the potential impact of the Conservatives' proposed cuts according to the IMF?

• They are equivalent to three times the police budget.

• They will increase public spending.

• They will improve public services.

• They will have no effect on the police budget.