Sajid Javid: Conservatives to raise the Living Wage to £10.50 over 5 years

Sajid Javid: Conservatives to raise the Living Wage to £10.50 over 5 years

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The speaker announces a plan to eliminate low pay in the UK over the next five years by raising the national living wage to two-thirds of median earnings, projected to be £10.50. This will benefit 4 million people. Additionally, the age threshold for the national living wage will be lowered to include all workers over 21, supporting millennials. The speaker emphasizes the success of the British workforce and positions the Conservatives as the true party of labor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the plan announced by the speaker?

To eliminate low pay in the UK

To improve healthcare services

To reduce government spending

To increase taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new target for the national living wage according to the plan?

£8.50

£9.50

£11.50

£10.50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are expected to benefit from the wage increase?

1 million

2 million

3 million

4 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change is being made to the age threshold for the national living wage?

It will remain the same

It will be raised to 25

It will be lowered to 18

It will cover all workers over 21

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party is highlighted as the 'real party of labour'?

Labour Party

Conservatives

Liberal Democrats

Green Party