Truss Resigns

The speaker addresses the challenges of international instability and low economic growth, highlighting the Conservative Party's efforts to address these issues. Despite achievements in energy bills and National Insurance, the speaker announces their resignation due to an inability to fulfill the party's mandate. A leadership election is planned to ensure continued economic stability and national security.

What major global event is mentioned as a threat to continental security?

• The financial crisis

• Putin's war in Ukraine

• Brexit

• Climate change

What economic issue has held the country back for too long?

• High inflation

• Rising unemployment

• Low economic growth

• Trade deficits

What was one of the achievements mentioned by the speaker?

• Increasing taxes

• Cutting National Insurance

• Expanding the military

• Raising interest rates

What vision did the speaker set out for the economy?

• A balanced budget economy

• A low tax, high growth economy

• A high tax, high growth economy

• A high tax, low growth economy

What action did the speaker take regarding their position?

• Increased government spending

• Called for a general election

• Resigned as leader of the Conservative Party

• Announced a new policy