Ed Miliband Archive 2011 Ed Miliband Future For Britain Speech Grab

The transcript discusses the importance of fostering a boardroom culture that rewards wealth creation rather than failure. It praises entrepreneurs and business leaders who generate wealth and create jobs, while criticizing excessive executive pay that undermines societal trust. The need for responsibility at all levels of society is emphasized, highlighting the importance of maintaining trust and accountability.

What does the speaker suggest should be the focus of boardroom culture?

• Reducing salaries

• Increasing taxes

• Promoting failure

• Rewarding wealth creation

How does the speaker feel about entrepreneurs getting rich?

• Opposed

• Concerned

• Supportive

• Indifferent

What is the consequence of a chief executive receiving an excessive pay rise?

• Enhanced public image

• Improved employee morale

• Increased company profits

• Undermined trust in society

What does the speaker believe is necessary to maintain trust at all levels of society?

• Increased competition

• More government intervention

• Balanced and deserved pay

• Higher taxes

What does the speaker emphasize about responsibility at the lower levels of society?

• It should be ignored

• It needs to be improved

• It is already sufficient

• It is not important