Labour says council tax should be frozen to help tackle cost of living crisis

The transcript discusses the political context of the upcoming general election, focusing on the cost of living crisis as a major public concern. It highlights Labour's proposed solutions, such as freezing energy bills and council tax, funded by taxing oil and gas company profits. The speaker urges the government to adopt these ideas to address the crisis effectively.

What is the main issue that people across the country are concerned about?

• Healthcare reform

• Cost of living crisis

• Education system

• Environmental policies

What solution did the Labour party propose to help with the cost of living crisis?

• Increase in minimum wage

• Free public transportation

• Freezing energy bills and council tax

• Subsidized housing

How does the Labour party plan to fund their proposed solutions?

• By increasing income tax

• By cutting public spending

• By taxing oil and gas company profits

• By borrowing from international banks

What does the speaker suggest the government should do with Labour's ideas?

• Delay any decision until after the election

• Ignore them

• Adopt and implement them

• Criticize them publicly

What is the speaker's stance on the availability of funds for addressing the cost of living crisis?

• Funds should be borrowed

• Funds are irrelevant

• Funds are available

• Funds are insufficient