Anti-austerity protests held as the Conservative party conference begins in Manchester

The video covers a large anti-Tory march in Manchester, driven by opposition to government policies affecting the working poor and trade unions. The march, organized by the TUC, aimed to protest against the trade union bill and tax credit reductions. Despite government insistence on implementing these changes, marchers remained determined to continue their protests. The event highlighted the growing political divide between the left, united by Jeremy Corbyn, and the government focused on reducing state involvement.

What was one of the main reasons for the Anti-Tory march in Manchester?

• Support for the Conservative Party

• Discontent with attacks on the working poor and trade unions

• Opposition to the Labour Party

• Celebration of tax credit reductions

Who organized the march to oppose the trade Union bill?

• The Labour Party

• The Prime Minister

• The Conservative Party

• The TUC

What was the Prime Minister's stance on the tax credit changes?

• They would be increased

• They would be postponed

• They would be introduced

• They would be reversed

What new policy did the government propose to mitigate welfare cuts?

• Free childcare for all families

• Higher wages for all workers

• Paid leave for working grandparents

• Increased tax credits

What did the march reveal about the political landscape in the UK?

• A shift towards conservative policies

• A decline in political activism

• A widening gap between the left and the government

• A growing unity between the left and the government