David Cameron speech to the Conservative Party Conference 2009

The transcript discusses the decline of institutions, particularly the UK Parliament, due to the expenses scandal. It highlights the actions taken to address the issue, such as reforms led by the Conservative Party. The speaker emphasizes the need for new politics in Britain, advocating for decentralization, transparency, and accountability to empower communities and ensure political decisions are directly answerable to the public.

What event led to the House of Commons being viewed as a laughingstock?

• The expenses scandal

• A major political debate

• An international summit

• A public protest

What was one of the initial actions taken by the Conservative Party to address the expenses scandal?

• Apologizing to the public

• Holding a public referendum

• Introducing new taxes

• Increasing MP salaries

What deeper issue did the public's anger over the expenses scandal reflect?

• An increase in taxes

• Powerlessness caused by big government

• A lack of political parties

• A decline in education standards

Why is decentralization important according to the speaker?

• It increases political debates

• It reduces government spending

• It allows communities to have control

• It enhances international relations

What should political decision-makers be directly accountable for?

• Their travel expenses

• Their personal finances

• Their decisions affecting people's lives

• Their public speeches