Liz Truss welcomes Rishi Sunak's pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

Liz Truss welcomes Rishi Sunak's pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

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The video discusses the need for tax reduction to boost economic growth, criticizing the National Insurance rise for its impact on families. It emphasizes the importance of NHS funding and reducing bureaucracy to improve healthcare services. The speaker addresses union strikes, advocating for legislation to ensure essential services. The energy crisis, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions with Russia, is also highlighted, with a call for resilient energy supplies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the National Insurance rise?

They believe it should be reversed to help families.

They support it as necessary for economic growth.

They have no opinion on the matter.

They think it should be increased further.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker propose to address the NHS backlog?

By cutting NHS funding.

By increasing taxes to fund more hospitals.

By empowering frontline workers and reducing bureaucracy.

By hiring more administrative staff.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the train strikes?

They have no opinion on the strikes.

They oppose the strikes and plan to legislate against them.

They believe strikes are necessary for workers' rights.

They support the strikes as a form of protest.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest to counteract rising gas prices?

Implementing a temporary moratorium on the green energy levy.

Reducing domestic gas production.

Ignoring the issue as it will resolve itself.

Increasing reliance on imported gas.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is Vladimir Putin's impact on global energy prices?

He is holding the world to ransom by cutting supplies.

He has no impact on global energy prices.

He is cutting off supplies to lower prices.

He is helping stabilize global energy prices.