UK 2017 General Election - Alex Salmond interview on Tory Manifesto

The transcript discusses a political leader's call for a big majority to make hard choices, not for themselves but for vulnerable groups like pensioners and the disabled. It highlights the negative impact on many in Scotland and urges them to oppose this majority to prevent these hard choices from being imposed on them.

What is the main reason the speaker believes a large majority is needed?

• To make decisions that benefit the leaders

• To face difficult decisions affecting vulnerable groups

• To improve the economy

• To strengthen international relations

Which groups are mentioned as being affected by the hard choices?

• Business owners

• Students

• Pensioners and the disabled

• Healthcare workers

What is the speaker's view on the direction of travel for Scotland?

• It will strengthen international relations

• It will improve the economy

• It will lead to losses for many people

• It will benefit everyone equally

What action does the speaker urge Scotland to take?

• Support the majority

• Resist giving the majority

• Ignore the political situation

• Focus on economic growth

Why does the speaker believe Scotland should resist giving the majority?

• To support the leaders' decisions

• To prevent hard choices from being imposed on others

• To improve international relations

• To focus on economic growth