Interview with Penny Mordaunt on her appointment as International Development Secretary

The speaker expresses delight at being appointed as the new Secretary of State at the Department for International Development. They emphasize the importance of building a safer, more secure, and prosperous world, while instilling pride and confidence in the British public. On their first day, they have met some staff and are impressed with their work, aiming to continue these efforts.

What is the main focus of the new Secretary of State for International Development?

• Increasing military spending

• Building a safer, more secure, and prosperous world

• Reducing taxes

• Improving public transportation

What does the speaker emphasize about the department on their first day?

• The requirement to cut costs

• The necessity of hiring more staff

• The importance of protecting the department

• The need for more funding

What has the speaker already done on their first day?

• Met some of the staff

• Visited another country

• Held a press conference

• Announced new policies

What is one of the speaker's goals for the British public?

• To increase taxes

• To privatize the department

• To instill confidence and pride in the department's work

• To reduce public spending

What does the speaker want to continue doing?

• Cutting down on international aid

• Focusing solely on domestic issues

• Reducing the workforce

• Building a more safe, more secure, and more prosperous world