UK: British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak statement at the press conference on health and the future of social

The video discusses the necessity of raising taxes to fund the NHS, expand the social care safety net, and support the government's vision for future health and social care. It highlights the importance of proper funding to address the NHS backlog, share social care risks collectively, and avoid indefinite borrowing. The video emphasizes the need for a sustainable funding model to ensure efficient healthcare and social care systems.

Why is it important to raise taxes for the NHS according to the video?

• To address the backlog of operations and treatments

• To fund new infrastructure projects

• To increase military spending

• To reduce the national debt

What is the purpose of the expanded social care plans?

• To reduce taxes for individuals

• To share the financial risks of care costs collectively

• To increase the national debt

• To privatize social care

Why is borrowing more money considered irresponsible?

• Because it would lead to lower taxes

• Because the national debt is already very high

• Because it would reduce healthcare funding

• Because it would increase military spending

What are some of the goals of the government's vision for health and social care?

• To reduce the number of healthcare facilities

• To decrease healthcare worker salaries

• To invest in outdated equipment

• To prepare for future pandemics and upskill workers

How does the government plan to support nurses according to the video?

• By reducing their working hours

• By providing a pay rise

• By offering more vacation days

• By decreasing their responsibilities