Activists including Owen Jones and Charlotte Church hold anti-austerity press conference

The speaker shares their journey into activism, highlighting the inspiring and challenging stories encountered. They discuss how governments use certain narratives to justify ideological policies, particularly those affecting welfare and taxes, which impact the most vulnerable in society.

What new area did the speaker explore that led them to meet incredible people?

• Sports

• Activism and protests

• Music

• Technology

According to the speaker, what are governments using tragic events to promote?

• Environmental policies

• Ideological agendas

• Cultural exchanges

• Technological advancements

What does the speaker suggest is being reduced as part of the government's ideological choices?

• Military spending

• Healthcare services

• Welfare state and benefits

• Educational programs

What contradiction does the speaker point out in the government's budgetary decisions?

• Reducing taxes for the wealthy while cutting child tax credits

• Expanding educational programs while reducing welfare

• Investing in technology while ignoring environmental issues

• Increasing military spending while cutting healthcare

What specific tax is mentioned as being cut for a small percentage of people?

• Property tax

• Inheritance tax

• Income tax

• Sales tax