Tony Blair making 'Welfare to Work' speech

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.

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

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

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

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

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