Ed Miliband speech on Labour's electric revolution

The transcript discusses the government's reluctance to embrace a central role in addressing crises, highlighting the need for collaboration between government and private sectors. It critiques the abandonment of industrial strategies and emphasizes the urgency of climate challenges, arguing that market solutions alone are insufficient. The transcript concludes with Labour's proposal for a £30 billion green stimulus to create jobs and drive a fairer economy.

What is the main reason the government is criticized for not acting on economic challenges?

• They are unwilling to accept a central role.

• They lack the necessary resources.

• They have too many other priorities.

• They believe the challenges are not significant.

What has the government done with the Industrial Strategy Council?

• Expanded its role significantly.

• Increased its funding.

• Abolished it.

• Merged it with another council.

Why is relying solely on market solutions criticized in the context of climate change?

• It requires too much government intervention.

• It may not address the urgency and fairness of the transition.

• It is too slow to implement.

• It is too expensive.

What is the risk of the conservative approach to the green transition?

• It will focus too much on technology.

• It will lead to over-regulation.

• It will not take sufficient action against the threat.

• It will be too costly for businesses.

What does the Labour party propose as a first step in their green New Deal?

• A £30 billion green stimulus.

• Increasing subsidies for fossil fuels.

• Cutting government spending.

• Reducing taxes for green companies.