David Cameron speaks about promoting investment in the 'Northern Powerhouse' during South East Asia tour

The video discusses the need to rebalance the UK's economy by encouraging investment in Northern England cities like Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle. It highlights the existing strong investment relationship between Singapore and the UK, emphasizing the potential for growth in Northern England. The speaker promotes the region's universities, businesses, and cultural attractions as key investment opportunities to create a 'northern powerhouse' and balance the country's economic focus away from London.

What is the speaker's main goal regarding investment in the UK?

• To invest only in technology

• To discourage foreign investment

• To encourage investment in northern cities

• To focus solely on London

Which cities are mentioned as part of the northern investment focus?

• Edinburgh and Glasgow

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle

• Birmingham and Bristol

What excites international investors about the northern cities?

• The weather

• The football teams and potential for city linkage

• The lack of universities

• The high cost of living

What percentage of Singapore's investment into Europe goes to the UK?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 100%

What does the speaker hope to achieve by promoting investment in northern cities?

• To reduce the number of universities

• To increase the population of London

• To create a 'northern powerhouse' and rebalance the country

• To focus on agriculture