Angela Eagle Soundbites - Leader of the UK's Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn launches Workplace 2020, to look at how the work

Angela Riedel, shadow Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, discusses the Labour Party's efforts to engage with businesses and workers through the Workplace 2020 initiative. She emphasizes the importance of good employment relations, the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and the need for a modern economy with high-skilled jobs. Riedel critiques the current government's outdated view on unions and highlights the Labour Party's commitment to partnership over conflict.

What role does Angela Riedel hold in the Labour Party?

• Shadow Secretary of State for Education

• Chair of Labour's national Policy Forum

• Leader of the Labour Party

• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

What is one of the key challenges mentioned as part of the 4th Industrial Revolution?

• Shortage of high pay, high skilled jobs

• Lack of technological advancement

• Decline in agricultural output

• Overproduction in manufacturing

How do union learning reps contribute to addressing the skills emergency?

• By helping people access training

• By organizing protests

• By reducing working hours

• By providing financial aid

What does Angela Riedel suggest is better than conflict in the workplace?

• Negotiation

• Isolation

• Partnership

• Competition

What is the purpose of the Workplace 2020 initiative according to Angela?

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To engage with working people and businesses

• To promote international trade

• To reduce government spending