Liz Truss said she would “immediately” reduce taxes

Liz Truss said she would “immediately” reduce taxes

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The transcript discusses strategies to address energy supply issues and reduce taxes to avoid recession. It emphasizes the need for domestic energy resources, removing the green energy levy, and increasing investment to create high-wage jobs. The speaker highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of energy problems and ensuring economic growth through low taxes and more opportunities. The discussion also touches on the need for a shift in work culture and the creation of high-skilled jobs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the immediate actions proposed to address the global price shock after COVID?

Reduce taxes

Increase the green energy levy

Decrease gas usage

Increase taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which energy sources does the speaker emphasize to address supply issues?

Solar and wind

Coal and oil

Hydropower and biomass

Gas from the North Sea and nuclear power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on corporation tax to attract investment?

Eliminate it completely

Raise it to be higher than Ireland

Keep it low

Increase it to match France

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's primary goal for the economy?

A stable-wage, stable-growth economy

A fluctuating-wage, fluctuating-growth economy

A low-wage, low-growth economy

A high-wage, high-growth economy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe is needed in the UK to improve the economy?

Higher taxes

Less economic opportunity

More skills and capital investment

More government control