Who Will Be the Next UK Prime Minister?

Who Will Be the Next UK Prime Minister?

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The video discusses the final two candidates for UK leadership: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Sunak, former chancellor under Boris Johnson, focuses on his government record and plans to manage inflation before implementing tax cuts. Truss, the UK Foreign Secretary, advocates for immediate tax cuts to boost the economy and proposes delaying pandemic debt repayment. Both candidates support the UK's net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, though Truss suggests rolling back certain levies. The decision rests with 175,000 Tory party members, with results expected on September 5th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Rishi Sunak's stance on tax cuts?

He opposes tax cuts entirely.

He wants to increase taxes.

He supports immediate tax cuts.

He supports tax cuts only after inflation is controlled.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Liz Truss's approach to corporation tax?

She wants to increase it.

She has no stance on corporation tax.

She plans to scrap the planned increase.

She wants to keep it the same.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Liz Truss propose to handle pandemic-induced debt?

Pay it off over a longer period.

Ignore it.

Increase taxes to pay it off.

Pay it off immediately.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a shared commitment of both candidates regarding climate change?

To eliminate all environmental levies.

To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

To increase carbon emissions.

To ignore climate change issues.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Tory party members in this campaign?

They have no role.

They are responsible for campaign strategies.

They only provide financial support.

They decide the winner.