John McDonnell's Labour conference speech on business and tax avoidance

The video discusses the need to reform the Treasury to eliminate biases against regional investments and address climate change. It emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices and the need to tackle tax avoidance. The speaker proposes mobilizing shareholder power to ensure companies adhere to fair tax standards, highlighting the role of various institutions in this effort.

What is the primary goal of reforming the Treasury as discussed in the video?

• To reduce government spending

• To increase taxes on businesses

• To centralize decision-making in London

• To decentralize power and address regional investment biases

What criticism is made about the current government's handling of tax issues?

• They have been too lenient on tax evasion

• They have increased taxes too much

• They have not invested enough in infrastructure

• They have focused too much on small businesses

What is the role of ethical entrepreneurs according to the video?

• To lobby for lower taxes

• To invest only in London

• To avoid taxes

• To support the community and pay taxes responsibly

How does the speaker propose to tackle tax avoidance by businesses?

• By mobilizing shareholder power to demand tax justice

• By reducing government regulations

• By increasing tax rates

• By providing tax incentives

What is the intended outcome of the shareholder campaign mentioned in the video?

• To promote tax evasion

• To reduce shareholder influence

• To ensure companies sign up to fair tax standards

• To increase company profits