20 TOP Business Leaders Back Tory Pledge To Scrap Tax Rise

20 TOP Business Leaders Back Tory Pledge To Scrap Tax Rise

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The transcript discusses the economic impact of a proposed National Insurance rise in the UK. Business leaders support the Conservative Party's stance against the rise, arguing it could harm economic recovery. Labour criticizes the Conservatives for making unfunded promises, but the Conservatives defend their plans to cut wasteful spending and avoid tax increases. The discussion highlights the political debate over economic policies and the differing approaches of the two major parties.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of Britain's top businesses regarding the government's policy?

The decrease in pensions

The rise in VAT

The reduction in public sector pay

The increase in National Insurance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Labour Party view the Conservative Party's economic proposals?

As well-funded and credible

As innovative and effective

As unfunded and lacking credibility

As supportive of business growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Conservative Party's plan to manage the budget deficit?

Reduce business taxes

Raise National Insurance

Cut wasteful spending

Increase VAT

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party accidentally published a plan to increase VAT to 18.5%?

The Labour Party

The Liberal Democrats

The Conservative Party

The Green Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Conservative Party's stance on public sector pay and pensions?

They plan to increase both

They plan to cut both

They have not made any statements

They plan to maintain current levels