Chancellor Rishi Sunak answering questions from media after delivering jobs plan

The transcript features a discussion on the economic support measures during a crisis, emphasizing the need for targeted support due to financial constraints. The speaker acknowledges the importance of past financial decisions in enabling current actions and stresses the need for a sustainable long-term strategy. The priority remains on supporting the economy and protecting jobs, while being mindful of future financial challenges.

What is the primary focus of the speaker in the initial part of the discussion?

• Reducing taxes

• Supporting jobs and businesses

• Increasing exports

• Cutting government spending

Why does the speaker emphasize targeted support as the economy recovers?

• To decrease inflation

• To reduce unemployment

• To focus on areas with the most impact

• To increase government revenue

What is the speaker's view on the long-term sustainability of current economic support?

• It is not affordable for a prolonged period

• It can be maintained indefinitely

• It should be increased

• It is irrelevant to public finances

What does the speaker say about the role of previous chancellors?

• They made decisions that weakened the economy

• They strengthened public finances, enabling current support

• They ignored public finances

• They focused solely on short-term gains

What future challenge does the speaker anticipate?

• Reducing public debt

• Increasing taxes

• Making difficult financial decisions

• Expanding welfare programs