Lizz Truss PM holds press conference after sacking chancellor

Lizz Truss PM holds press conference after sacking chancellor

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The speaker emphasizes the need for economic growth based on personal experiences of living in areas that did not benefit from growth. They express a desire for a low tax, high wage economy and highlight the challenges posed by global conditions, including the war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. The speaker stresses the importance of stability and the actions taken to support businesses and households.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal experience does the speaker cite as a reason for advocating economic growth?

Traveling to economically stable countries

Experiencing the lack of growth benefits

Growing up in a wealthy area

Working in a high-growth industry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's vision for the country's economy?

A high tax, low wage economy

A high tax, high wage economy

A low tax, high wage economy

A low tax, low wage economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event does the speaker mention as a hindrance to the country's growth since 2008?

The 2020 global pandemic

The 2008 financial crisis

The 2010 oil spill

The 2015 refugee crisis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What global issue is mentioned as worsening economic conditions?

Trade wars

Putin's war in Ukraine

Technological advancements

Climate change

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional challenge does the speaker mention that has contributed to national debt?

Education reforms

Healthcare expansion

COVID pandemic relief

Infrastructure projects