The Race to Be the Next U.K. Prime Minister

The Race to Be the Next U.K. Prime Minister

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The video discusses the Conservative Party leadership race, focusing on candidates Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom, and Michael Gove. It explores the selection process, highlighting the small, older, and pro-Brexit demographic of the Conservative Party membership. The video also speculates on the future Chancellor, mentioning George Osborne and Sajid Javid as potential candidates. The current political climate is described as fluid, with significant attention from the international investment community. The video concludes by noting the influence of Mark Carney, the Canadian Governor of the Bank of England, in the current UK political landscape.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the main contenders for the next Prime Minister as mentioned in the video?

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, and Nigel Farage

Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, and John Major

Theresa May, Andrea Leadsom, and Michael Gove

David Cameron, Nick Clegg, and Ed Miliband

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process for selecting the next leader of the Conservative Party?

The 1922 Committee selects the leader

Party members vote on the final two candidates

The Queen appoints the leader

A general election is held across the UK

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average age of the Conservative Party members who will vote for the next leader?

30 years

68 years

55 years

45 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is speculated to be lobbying for the Chancellor position?

Jeremy Hunt

Theresa May

Boris Johnson

Sajid Javid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as having significant influence in the current political climate?

David Cameron

Mark Carney

Theresa May

George Osborne