Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Hammond on UK Elections, Brexit and Trade Tensions

The video discusses the upcoming UK election and its potential impact on Brexit. It highlights the challenges of predicting election outcomes based on polls, referencing the 2017 election. The discussion covers key election issues, including Brexit, personality, and public spending plans. The economic implications of Brexit are explored, with a focus on the potential for increased public spending if Brexit is managed well. The video also addresses the UK's international relations, particularly with China, in the context of global power dynamics and the US-China trade war.

What is the main challenge in predicting the outcome of the UK election?

• The location of polling stations

• The accuracy of polls

• The number of candidates

• The weather on election day

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the UK election?

• Public spending plans

• Personality

• Brexit

• Environmental policies

What could a slim majority in the UK election lead to?

• Stronger international relations

• Increased public spending

• Hardliners holding leadership to ransom

• Immediate Brexit resolution

What is a major concern for Europe in the US-China trade war?

• Losing trade with the US

• Being caught in the middle

• Strengthening military alliances

• Increasing tariffs on China

Why does Europe struggle in the global economic power dynamics?

• High unemployment rates

• Excessive military spending

• Over-reliance on the US

• Lack of strategic power