Chancellor's Budget was 'missed opportunity', says Caroline Lucas

The MP for Brighton Pavilion criticizes the chancellor's budget statement as a missed opportunity to invest in the economy and public services. The statement lacked focus on the green economy, with policies like the fuel duty freeze criticized for increasing emissions and benefiting the wealthy. Concerns are raised about cuts to public services due to National Insurance changes, seen as pre-election tactics. The MP speculates on a possible May election, highlighting the need for government change.

What does the speaker identify as a major missed opportunity in the Chancellor's budget statement?

• Investment in the military

• Investment in technology

• Investment in the green economy

• Investment in foreign aid

According to the speaker, what policy has increased emissions by about 7%?

• Increase in rail prices

• Increase in bus prices

• Freezing of fuel duty

• Reduction in public transport funding

What does the speaker suggest is the Chancellor's attitude towards the environment?

• He prioritizes it above all else

• He is actively working to improve it

• He does not care about it

• He sees it as a secondary concern

What does the speaker believe is the Chancellor's plan for funding National Insurance cuts?

• Increasing taxes on the wealthy

• Cutting public services

• Reducing military spending

• Borrowing more money

What does the speaker suggest the public would prefer over pre-election giveaways?

• Increased foreign aid

• More infrastructure projects

• Tax cuts for businesses

• Investment in public services