Theresa May seeks to reassure business leaders at CBI conference

Theresa May addressed the CBI, seeking support for Brexit and pledging £2 billion for research and development. She discussed tax cuts and clarified her stance on worker representation on company boards. May hinted at a transitional Brexit deal to avoid a 'cliff edge' for businesses. She emphasized the importance of getting the best trade deal for British companies. Jeremy Corbyn criticized her funding as inadequate and accused her of backtracking on worker representation. The big test for the government will be the upcoming autumn statement.

What did Theresa May promise in her speech to the CBI?

• To increase government funding for research and development

• To mandate workers on company boards

• To increase corporation tax

• To extend the Article 50 process

How did Theresa May address the issue of worker representation on company boards?

• She ignored the issue completely

• She supported direct appointment of trade union representatives

• She clarified it was not about mandating works councils

• She mandated works councils

What was the business leaders' reaction to May's speech?

• They were indifferent to her speech

• They were encouraged by her hint of a transitional deal

• They were disappointed with her stance on Brexit

• They were critical of her funding promises

What was Jeremy Corbyn's criticism of Theresa May's approach?

• He supported her stance on the single market

• He accused her of backtracking on worker representation

• He praised her R&D funding

• He agreed with her on the Article 50 process

What significant event is mentioned as a test for the government?

• The winter review

• The autumn statement

• The summer budget

• The spring statement