Mervyn King: Brexit Lessons for 'Political Elite'

Mervyn King: Brexit Lessons for 'Political Elite'

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The transcript discusses the disconnection between the UK elite and the public, highlighting voter alienation due to political correctness and uneven prosperity. It stresses the need for political leaders to restore trust and effectively deliver the results of the recent referendum, as emphasized by the Prime Minister.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is identified as a major issue for the elite in the UK?

Their excessive focus on political correctness

Their inability to travel outside London

Their lack of economic prosperity

Their disconnection from the general populace

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does the speaker express about the political class?

They are too involved in local governance

They are overly concerned with economic growth

They are not in touch with voters outside London

They are too focused on international issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for the political class to regain trust?

Increasing economic prosperity

Listening to the public

Focusing on international relations

Reducing political correctness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker warn against regarding the referendum result?

Celebrating the result too early

Discussing the result publicly

Ignoring the result

Trying to reverse the outcome

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the referendum campaign?

It was a success

It has concluded and must be delivered

It should be redone

It was unnecessary