Ed Miliband delivering NHS speech General Election 2015

The transcript critiques the trickle-down economic theory, advocating for a Labour government that prioritizes working people's success. It highlights the NHS as a vital institution, emphasizing its role in providing security and fairness. The speaker praises NHS staff but warns of the NHS's current threats due to government policies, including privatisation and resource misallocation. The transcript concludes by criticizing the government's broken promises regarding the NHS, highlighting the resulting healthcare challenges.

What economic approach is criticized in the first section of the transcript?

• Progressive taxation

• Universal basic income

• Trickle-down economics

• Bottom-up wealth distribution

According to the transcript, what is the role of the NHS in Britain?

• A bedrock of security and fairness

• A financial institution

• A private healthcare provider

• A symbol of national pride

What is one of the main challenges faced by the NHS as mentioned in the transcript?

• Overstaffing

• Excessive funding

• Privatisation and resource misallocation

• Lack of medical research

What does the transcript suggest about the government's promises regarding the NHS?

• They have been fully met

• They have been partially fulfilled

• They have been broken

• They have been exceeded

What does the transcript imply about the future of the NHS under the current government?

• It will remain unchanged

• It will face further challenges

• It will thrive and expand

• It will become fully privatized