Iain Duncan Smith soundbite on Cabinet tensions

Iain Duncan Smith soundbite on Cabinet tensions

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The transcript discusses the importance of maintaining confidentiality in cabinet discussions and criticizes leaks by cabinet ministers. It highlights the backbenchers' opposition to a leadership election, emphasizing the need to focus on delivering Brexit under Theresa May's leadership, reminding that the last election was won.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on cabinet ministers leaking information?

It helps in transparency.

It is quite wrong and breaches confidentiality.

It is a necessary part of politics.

It is encouraged by the government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do most backbench colleagues want regarding the current situation?

They do not want the situation to continue.

They want the situation to continue.

They are indifferent to the situation.

They want a leadership election.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the backbenchers oppose a leadership election?

They believe it is unnecessary.

They have a job to do and want to focus on it.

They support the current leader unconditionally.

They fear losing their positions.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Theresa May's primary responsibility according to the speaker?

To increase party membership.

To reform the cabinet.

To organize a new election.

To deliver Brexit.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker remind about the last election?

It was a failure.

It was not important.

It was won by the current leadership.

It was a close call.