Labour Party Conference 2016 - Jeremy Corbyn Conference Speech - Extract

The video discusses the growing discontent with the current economic system, highlighting issues like inequality and political exclusion. It notes the rise of new political movements post-2008 crash, particularly within the Labour Party, advocating for social justice and change. The need for new political and economic models is emphasized, as old solutions are deemed ineffective. Theresa May's promises of addressing inequality are critiqued, and the Tory government's policies are criticized for favoring the privileged few.

What has the free market system led to, according to the speaker?

• Political empowerment for all

• Improved living standards

• Grotesque inequality and stagnation

• Increased economic growth

How did Britain respond differently to the demand for political change?

• By forming a new political party

• By ignoring the demand for change

• Through the Labour Party within traditional politics

• By adopting old economic models

What does the speaker suggest about old economic and political models?

• They are broken and outdated

• They should be reinstated

• They need to be updated

• They are still effective

What is the speaker's view on the current government's approach to inequality?

• It focuses on empowering the majority

• It introduces new progressive policies

• It is a repackaged version of the previous government

• It effectively addresses inequality

What is the criticism regarding the boundary review?

• It increases the number of constituencies

• It is based on an outdated electoral register

• It reduces political costs significantly

• It is a democratic process