Corbyn to Challenge May on Public Service Austerity

Corbyn to Challenge May on Public Service Austerity

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The video discusses Corbin's motion and its potential approval or rejection by a majority. It highlights the significance of the upcoming vote on the legislative program, where opposition parties might unite against Theresa May. The focus then shifts to austerity measures, particularly the pay caps on public sector workers, and Theresa May's response. The video also covers Nicola Sturgeon's delayed push for a second Scottish independence referendum. Finally, it analyzes Theresa May's fragile majority and the potential impact of the DUP alliance on her government's survival.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the motion put forward by Corbin?

Whether it will be approved by a majority

The impact on public service pay

The alliance with the DUP

The response from the Scottish First Minister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the motion discussed in the second section?

Austerity and public service pay caps

Scottish independence referendum

Theresa May's leadership

The Queen's speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has Theresa May responded to the motion against austerity?

By ignoring it

By signaling a willingness to reconsider pay caps

By calling for a new election

By forming a new alliance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Nicola Sturgeon decided regarding the Scottish independence referendum?

To hold a vote next week

To abandon the idea

To delay the calls for it

To push for it immediately

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the upcoming vote on the Queen's speech?

It will test the government's ability to survive

It will decide the Scottish independence issue

It will determine the future of the DUP alliance

It will finalize the austerity measures