Tony Blair making 'Welfare to Work' speech

Tony Blair making 'Welfare to Work' speech

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The speaker addresses an audience, highlighting their connection to Newcastle and the local community. They express the importance of their first speech as Prime Minister, focusing on the need to address poverty and fatalism in society. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of a shift in values and attitudes, reflecting on the political change in the UK and the desire to create a more inclusive society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the speaker's introduction?

Discussing economic policies

Reflecting on past collaborations and community

Announcing a new government initiative

Criticizing the opposition party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what has been the government's attitude towards the poorest people over the past 18 years?

They have been prioritized

They have been celebrated

They have been forgotten and blamed

They have been given ample opportunities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe is necessary to ensure no one is forgotten in the future?

Increased taxation

A radical shift in values and attitudes

More government regulations

Privatization of public services

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the 1980s?

A period of political stability

A decade of innovation

A time of who cares

An era of prosperity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's vision for the next decade?

Expanding global trade

Recreating the bonds of civic society and community

Reducing government intervention

A focus on individual success