Interview with Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron as he announces his resignation as an MP

Interview with Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron as he announces his resignation as an MP

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The transcript discusses the expansion of grammar schools, reflecting on past policies and actions taken during the speaker's tenure as Prime Minister. The speaker acknowledges the merits of the policy but clarifies that their current announcement is unrelated to grammar schools. Instead, it is a personal decision to step down as an MP, emphasizing the desire to avoid being a distraction and expressing a continued commitment to the local community.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the actions taken by the speaker regarding grammar schools during their time as Prime Minister?

Closed all selective schools

Expanded grammar schools in new areas

Banned all grammar schools

Established selective sixth forms in big cities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker respond to the suggestion that they do not support the expansion of grammar schools?

They agreed with the suggestion

They clarified their support for expansion in existing areas

They announced a new policy against grammar schools

They ignored the suggestion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the speaker gives for stepping down as an MP?

Desire to focus on personal interests

Disagreement with the current government

To avoid being a distraction as a former Prime Minister

Health issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize about their decision to step down?

It is directly related to grammar schools

It is purely a matter of timing

It is due to pressure from the party

It is because of a new career opportunity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sentiment does the speaker express about their role as an MP?

They disliked the responsibilities

They were indifferent about the role

They love being an MP and serving their constituency

They found it unfulfilling