Q&A with Robert Jenrick after speech on UK defence policy

Q&A with Robert Jenrick after speech on UK defence policy

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The transcript covers a political discussion involving questions about GDP spending, leadership polls, and defense spending plans. The speaker addresses the tight leadership race, emphasizing the need for strong policies and party unity. They outline plans to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP, funded by welfare reforms and reallocating foreign aid. The speaker acknowledges past government mistakes but highlights the importance of rearming the country. They respond to criticism from Nigel Farage, asserting their policy positions on migration and leadership goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's proposed method for funding the increase in defense spending to 3% of GDP?

Borrowing from international banks

Welfare reforms and reallocating foreign aid

Cutting education budget

Raising taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker want the current Labour government to do regarding defense spending?

Reduce it to 1% of GDP

Increase it to 5% of GDP immediately

Set a firm timetable to reach 2.5% of GDP

Abolish defense spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker respond to Nigel Farage's criticism about his personality?

He agrees with Farage

He ignores the criticism

He claims Farage is rattled and highlights his own policies

He changes the subject

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on legal migration?

He wants to eliminate all migration

He has no clear policy on it

He plans to reduce it to tens of thousands or fewer

He wants to increase it significantly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe Nigel Farage does not want him to lead the Conservative Party?

Because he lacks experience

Because he has no clear policies

Because he is unpopular with the public

Because his leadership would challenge Farage's influence