UK party leaders set their plans for the upcoming election

UK party leaders set their plans for the upcoming election

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The transcript discusses the upcoming election campaign, focusing on Brexit's influence. Nigel Farage will not run as a candidate but will be active in the campaign. Boris Johnson is firm on no further Brexit delays but open to extending the transition period. The Tories plan to end a benefits freeze, which Jeremy Corbyn criticizes. Opinion polls show the Tories leading, while the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, and the Green Party form a Remain alliance. Parliament will elect a new speaker, and the campaign will formally start, leading to polling day on December 12th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Nigel Farage's plan for the upcoming election campaign?

To support the Tory party

To travel around the country

To focus on international politics

To run as a candidate in a constituency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Boris Johnson's position on the Brexit transition period?

He plans to cancel it altogether

He sees no reason to extend it

He is open to extending it beyond January 31st

He wants to extend it indefinitely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Tory party's plan regarding the benefits freeze?

To reduce welfare payments

To increase the freeze by 5%

To end the freeze next April

To continue the freeze indefinitely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism does Jeremy Corbyn have about the benefits freeze?

It has improved public services

It has been beneficial for the economy

It has been in place since 2010

It has reduced poverty levels

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party is expected to be the main 'remain' party in most constituencies?

The Conservative Party

The Green Party

The Labour Party

The Liberal Democrats