General Election 1997 - Piers Merchant Departing with his Wife Helen

The speaker emphasizes accountability to their local Conservative association, highlighting that they are the ones who choose and decide the speaker's candidacy, not the media. The speaker reflects on the importance of being at home with family after a tiring week and concludes with expressions of gratitude and farewell.

Who is responsible for choosing the speaker as a candidate?

• The government

• The general public

• The local Conservative association

• The media

What is the speaker's position on who should decide their continuation as a candidate?

• The media

• The local Conservative association

• The national government

• The speaker themselves

What does the speaker believe about the role of the media in their candidacy?

• The media should not influence the decision

• The media is the primary decision-maker

• The media is irrelevant

• The media should have a say

What does the speaker express a desire to do after a tiring week?

• Continue working

• Attend a public event

• Return home to family

• Go on a vacation

How does the speaker conclude their address?

• By discussing future plans

• By thanking the audience and expressing a wish to be with family

• By announcing a new policy

• By criticizing the media