Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speech to The Labour Party Conference 2009

The video discusses strategies for economic growth, emphasizing the creation of jobs and raising living standards through a low carbon economy. It highlights the importance of government collaboration with businesses to support initiatives like high-speed rail and housing development. The video also underscores the role of innovation and technology in creating new industries and jobs, while promoting fairness and opportunity for all.

What is necessary for the low carbon economy to create new jobs?

• Reducing technological investments

• Increased taxation

• Government collaboration with businesses

• Limiting international trade

How can high-speed rail links contribute to the economy?

• By limiting job opportunities

• By tackling climate change and boosting the economy

• By reducing government spending

• By increasing travel costs

What is required to ensure the construction of new homes for families?

• Increasing property taxes

• Government support and industry collaboration

• Limiting construction permits

• Reducing housing standards

What is the focus of investment in innovation and technology?

• To create new industries and jobs

• To reduce job opportunities

• To limit technological advancements

• To increase government control

What principles will underpin the efforts to extend opportunities to all?

• Fairness, opportunity, and responsibility

• Exclusivity, privilege, and control

• Isolation, independence, and autonomy

• Inequality, restriction, and authority