NHS Staff Protest At Proposed Government Cuts

The transcript discusses a protest against NHS cuts, closures, and privatization, highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare workers. It describes the public's response to austerity measures and the government's stance on NHS funding. The protest aims to influence government decisions before the upcoming budget, as campaigners warn of a significant funding shortfall.

What was the main reason for the protest mentioned in the first section?

• To demand higher salaries for doctors

• To protest against NHS cuts and privatization

• To celebrate the success of the NHS

• To support tax cuts for big businesses

What concern did the protesters have about the future of the NHS?

• The NHS would become too expensive to maintain

• There would be too many doctors and nurses

• Austerity measures could threaten its future

• The NHS would expand too quickly

What did Jeremy Corbyn emphasize in his speech to the protesters?

• The necessity of reaching the government with their message

• The success of the NHS under current policies

• The importance of tax cuts for the wealthy

• The need for more privatization

What is the projected annual increase in NHS spending according to the final section?

• 2%

• 4%

• 5%

• 0.2%

What is the estimated shortfall the NHS is facing?

• £30 billion

• £22 billion

• £15 billion

• £10 billion