CLEAN : UK transport union calls on government to save Thomas Cook

The transcript discusses the government's failure to prevent the collapse of Thomas Cook, questioning the morality of spending more on repatriation than saving the company and its 9000 jobs. It calls for an inquiry into the collapse and emphasizes the importance of Thomas Cook as an iconic British brand. The speaker advocates for government intervention to bring Thomas Cook into public ownership to ensure its continued operation.

What is the speaker's main criticism of the government regarding Thomas Cook?

• They provided too much financial aid to Thomas Cook.

• They increased taxes on travel companies.

• They did not intervene to prevent its collapse.

• They ignored the company's financial reports.

According to the speaker, what should be questioned about the government's actions?

• Their decision to increase tourism.

• Their moral stance on financial priorities.

• Their investment in new travel technologies.

• Their support for local businesses.

What does the speaker suggest about the cost of repatriating people?

• It was irrelevant to the situation.

• It was cheaper than saving Thomas Cook.

• It was a necessary expense.

• It was more expensive than saving Thomas Cook.

What historical significance does Thomas Cook hold, according to the speaker?

• It was the first travel agency in the world.

• It has been part of Britain's High Street for almost 200 years.

• It was the largest employer in the UK.

• It introduced the concept of package holidays.

What action does the speaker propose for the government regarding Thomas Cook?

• To bring it into public ownership.

• To merge it with another travel company.

• To close it permanently.

• To sell it to a private investor.