Interview with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham on P&O sackings

The transcript discusses a company's unethical sacking of workers despite receiving public funds from the UK government. It calls for government intervention, suggesting nationalization as a solution. The speaker urges the public to boycott the company and emphasizes the need for immediate government action to protect jobs and services vital to Britain.

What was the company's controversial action despite receiving public funds?

• Sacking workers

• Expanding their operations

• Increasing salaries

• Hiring more staff

What does the speaker suggest as a potential solution to the company's actions?

• Privatizing more services

• Reducing public spending

• Nationalizing the company

• Increasing taxes

Why does the speaker believe government intervention is necessary?

• To promote international trade

• To increase company profits

• To reduce government expenses

• To protect jobs and services

What action does the speaker urge the public to take against the company?

• Invest in the company

• Promote the company's services

• Support the company's growth

• Boycott the company

What is the speaker's view on the phrase 'build back better' in this context?

• It will mean nothing if the government does not act

• It is irrelevant to the situation

• It is a slogan for economic growth

• It is a meaningful phrase