George Osborne, Shadow Chancellor, speech to The Conservative Party Conference 2009

Britain is emerging from a severe recession, facing a significant budget deficit. To prevent rising interest rates and unemployment, decisive action is needed. The Conservative government aims to strengthen public services and society, addressing the issues created by Labour.

What major economic issue is Britain facing as it emerges from the recession?

• A decrease in public spending

• An increase in foreign investments

• The largest budget deficit in modern history

• A surplus in the national budget

Why is it crucial to tackle the budget deficit according to the video?

• To increase government spending

• To prevent interest rates from rising and causing unemployment

• To improve international trade relations

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

What is the Conservative government's goal regarding public services?

• To reduce funding for public services

• To leave public services and society weaker

• To privatize all public services

• To strengthen public services and society

Who does the video blame for the economic issues Britain is facing?

• The Green party

• The Labour party

• The Conservative party

• The Liberal Democrats

What is the Conservative party's stance on the economic situation?

• They want to increase taxes for the middle class

• They aim to cut all public services

• They believe Labour created the mess and they need to fix it

• They plan to ignore the budget deficit