Jeremy Corbyn accuses Boris Johnson of 'punishing not supporting' workers

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Boris Johnson of 'punishing not supporting' workers

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the issue of 25,000 workers receiving a £300 bonus, with some on Universal Credit only keeping £75. It highlights the unfairness of this situation and questions the government's support for low-paid workers. The government claims to help by cutting National Insurance and increasing the living wage, while criticizing opposition votes against tax cuts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the £300 bonus for workers on Universal Credit?

They receive an additional £300.

They are exempt from taxes.

They can only keep £75 of the bonus.

They receive a higher bonus than others.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial goal of Universal Credit?

To provide free housing.

To increase taxes on bonuses.

To make work pay for low-income workers.

To reduce government spending.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the government's treatment of low-paid workers?

The government is rewarding them.

The government is punishing them.

The government is supporting them.

The government is ignoring them.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure is the government taking to help low-paid workers?

Eliminating bonuses.

Increasing taxes.

Reducing the living wage.

Cutting National Insurance contributions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who opposed the tax cuts for low-paid workers?

The workers themselves.

The Prime Minister.

The Speaker of the House.

The right honourable gentleman.