Nigel Farage Unveils UKIP Economic Policy

Nigel Farage Unveils UKIP Economic Policy

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The video discusses the lack of honesty in the UK's public finances, highlighting George Osborne's use of misleading tactics to present a positive economic outlook. Despite the coalition's goal to eliminate the deficit by 2015, it remains high, and the national debt has significantly increased. The video criticizes both the Conservative and Labour parties for their handling of the economy, emphasizing the need for greater political accountability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was George Osborne accused of doing regarding the state of public finances?

Being completely honest

Eliminating the deficit

Using smoke and mirrors

Reducing the national debt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the coalition formed between conservatives and Liberal Democrats?

To reduce taxes

To eliminate the deficit by 2015

To increase public spending

To increase the national debt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much did George Osborne increase the national debt in five years?

By 500 billion

By 650 billion

By 1 trillion

By 850 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker describe Labour's record in government regarding deficits?

Outstanding

Satisfactory

Woeful

Impressive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comparison is made between George Osborne and the Labour Party regarding national debt?

Labour managed the debt better than Osborne

Osborne increased the debt more in five years than Labour did in 13 years

Labour increased the debt more than Osborne

Osborne reduced the debt more than Labour