Whether It's Truss or Sunak, Issues Await New UK PM

Whether It's Truss or Sunak, Issues Await New UK PM

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the potential leadership of Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak, highlighting the economic challenges they would face, such as inflation and energy crises. It examines Truss's preference for tax cuts and her proposed changes to fiscal rules and the BOE's mandate. The video also speculates on her economic team, including Quasi Kwarteng and Jacob Rees-Mogg, and the potential impact of their policies on the UK economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical period is compared to the current economic situation in the UK?

The 1990s dot-com bubble

The 1980s recession

The early 1970s oil shock

The 2008 financial crisis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Liz Truss's preferred economic policy during her campaign?

Raising interest rates

Implementing tax cuts

Reducing public spending

Increasing government handouts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk associated with Liz Truss's economic policies?

Crisis for gilts and sterling

Increase in foreign investments

Decrease in inflation

Strengthening of the pound

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is tipped to be Liz Truss's chancellor?

John Redwood

Quasi Kwarteng

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Rishi Sunak

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key question regarding Rishi Sunak's future?

Will he lead the opposition?

Will he retire from politics?

Will he join Liz Truss's cabinet?

Will he become the Prime Minister?