Jeremy Corbyn faces disagreement within the Labour party over his views on military action in Syria and the Trident prog

Jeremy Corbyn faces disagreement within the Labour party over his views on military action in Syria and the Trident prog

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The Labour conference highlighted tensions over nuclear policy, with Jeremy Corbyn opposing the use of nuclear weapons, sparking debate within the party. Corbyn's stance led to open conflicts in the shadow cabinet, exacerbated by social media. The conference concluded with unresolved issues between anti-Trident campaigners and pro-nuclear MPs, reflecting a delicate balance within the party.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of Jeremy Corbyn's speech at the Labour conference?

Economic reforms

Education policies

Nuclear disarmament

Healthcare improvements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the shadow cabinet react to Corbyn's stance on nuclear weapons?

They unanimously supported it

They were divided and some found it unhelpful

They immediately changed party policy

They ignored it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant consequence of the Labour conference as discussed in the final section?

The conference was canceled

A new economic policy was introduced

The party united under a single leader

Disagreements were publicly aired on social media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What describes the relationship between the New Labour leadership and sceptical MPs?

Completely indifferent

Mutually assured destruction

Supportive and encouraging

Harmonious and cooperative

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges Jeremy Corbyn faces within the Labour Party?

Split between anti-Trident campaigners and pro-nuclear MPs

Opposition from other political parties

Lack of public support

Financial difficulties