Growth a 'general problem', says Kwarteng as compared to Keir Starmer

The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced by the Labour government, focusing on public spending, tax levels, and the impact of COVID-19 on public finances. It highlights the difficulties in managing a large deficit and the need for economic growth. The discussion also touches on future strategies for economic recovery and the role of technology in local government planning.

What was a celebrated aspect of the old New Labour government?

• European tax levels and U.S. public services

• European public services and U.S. tax levels

• U.S. public services and European tax levels

• U.S. tax levels and European economic growth

What major event in 2020 significantly affected public finances?

• Brexit

• COVID-19 pandemic

• The financial crisis

• The election of a new government

What was the deficit when the speaker was elected in 2010?

• £100 billion

• £160 billion

• £200 billion

• £250 billion

What is one of the suggested ways to deal with slow economic growth?

• Increase tax rates

• Borrow more money

• Grow the economy

• Cut public services

What is a potential long-term change in local government mentioned in the transcript?

• Reduction in public services

• More reliance on traditional methods

• Increased centralization

• Greater use of technology