Liz Truss interview ahead of penultimate Tory leadership hustings

The transcript outlines a plan to reduce taxes, reverse the National Insurance increase, and implement a temporary moratorium on the green energy levy to alleviate fuel costs. The speaker emphasizes the importance of increasing energy supplies and achieving energy independence through North Sea gas, nuclear, and renewables. They stress the need for long-term solutions to energy issues and economic growth to avoid recession. The speaker also highlights their government achievements and critiques the COVID response, particularly school closures.

What is one of the key measures proposed to reduce fuel costs?

• Raising National Insurance

• Increasing the green energy levy

• Decreasing energy supplies

• Implementing a temporary moratorium on the green energy levy

What is the speaker's stance on short-term solutions for energy supply?

• They are necessary and effective

• They are insufficient and a long-term solution is needed

• They should be the primary focus

• They are more important than long-term solutions

What is emphasized as crucial for addressing potential recession concerns?

• Increasing taxes

• Decreasing business investment

• Reducing high-wage jobs

• Growing the economy

Which sector is mentioned as a focus for investment to boost the economy?

• The food industry

• The textile industry

• The technology industry

• The automotive industry

What is the speaker's view on corporation tax?

• It should remain low

• It should be abolished

• It should be increased

• It should be the same as National Insurance