Anneliese Dodds: Rishi Sunak has not “grasped the magnitude of the jobs crisis”

The video discusses the impact of localized restrictions affecting a third of the country and the support provided through the furlough scheme. It highlights the challenges with the chancellor's wage support scheme, which may not incentivize employers to retain staff. The discussion shifts to whether tax rises should be introduced to address the COVID crisis, with a focus on the need to prioritize employment over immediate tax changes. The video emphasizes the importance of keeping people in work and addressing the job crisis during the deepest recession in 300 years.

What is the main concern regarding the current wage support schemes?

• They are too generous.

• They do not incentivize employers to retain staff.

• They are only available to large corporations.

• They are not accessible to self-employed individuals.

Why is the idea of introducing tax rises currently being debated?

• To fund new infrastructure projects.

• To address the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

• To reduce the national debt.

• To increase public sector wages.

What is the speaker's stance on tax increases during the recession?

• They should be implemented immediately.

• They should be delayed until the economy recovers.

• They should be reduced to stimulate spending.

• They should be increased gradually.

What is the primary focus for the chancellor according to the speaker?

• Implementing new business regulations.

• Keeping people employed and helping the unemployed find work.

• Reducing government spending.

• Increasing taxes to fund public services.

What is the predicted unemployment figure by the end of the year?

• 3 million

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 2 million