CLEAN : British PM defends London Mayor attacks opposition on security

CLEAN : British PM defends London Mayor attacks opposition on security

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Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the contrasting positions of political leaders on issues like Trident and counterterror laws. It emphasizes the need to review counterterrorism strategies to ensure police and security services have adequate powers, including potentially increasing custodial sentences for terrorism-related offenses. The text also highlights the protection of police budgets against proposed cuts and praises Sadiq Khan's leadership performance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which leader is committed to maintaining Trident?

The leader who has passed counterterror laws

The leader who aims to eliminate Trident

The leader who opposes all counterterror laws

The leader who supports Trident

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for reviewing the counterterrorism strategy?

To reduce police powers

To adapt to changing threats

To increase public awareness

To cut police budgets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be increased to ensure effective counterterrorism?

Community policing

Public surveillance

Custodial sentences for terrorism offenses

Police salaries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the government done to support counterterrorism policing?

Cut funding for security services

Increased community patrols

Provided funding for armed policing

Reduced police budgets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Labour Party's stance on police budgets?

Increase by 10%

Maintain current levels

Double the budget

Cut by up to 10%