Conservative Conference in Manchester

The video discusses the UK government's 'leveling up' initiative, which aims to strengthen local leadership, raise living standards, improve public services, and provide necessary resources. It highlights challenges such as the cost of living crisis and the need for a high wage, high skill economy post-Brexit. The video also explores the tension between ministerial actions and business needs, political divisions within the government, and the roles of government and business in driving economic change.

What are the four main goals of the government's 'leveling up' project?

• Promoting tourism, increasing exports, reducing carbon emissions, and improving infrastructure

• Expanding international trade, reducing unemployment, increasing foreign investment, and enhancing technology

• Increasing taxes, reducing immigration, cutting public spending, and privatizing services

• Strengthening local leadership, raising living standards, improving public services, and providing resources

What economic model did the UK aim to move away from post-Brexit?

• High-wage, high-skill, low-immigration

• Low-wage, low-skill, high-immigration

• Low-wage, high-skill, low-immigration

• High-wage, low-skill, high-immigration

What is one of the short-term solutions mentioned for dealing with job vacancies?

• Increasing automation in industries

• Issuing short-term visas

• Reducing working hours

• Increasing retirement age

What is the main concern within the government regarding support for businesses and families?

• Reducing public sector jobs

• Expanding international trade agreements

• Increasing taxes on businesses

• Balancing between hanging tough and offering more help

What role does the government need to play according to the trade secretary?

• Directly managing all businesses

• Providing tools, education, and support frameworks

• Reducing regulations on businesses

• Increasing government ownership in private companies