Boris Johnson interviewed at Port of Southampton

Boris Johnson interviewed at Port of Southampton

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Social Studies, Moral Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker expresses sympathy for the families of Jack Merritt and Saskia, who died at London Bridge. As a father, he has long campaigned against early release and short sentences, a stance included in his 2012 manifesto. He highlights a bill in the Queen's speech aimed at stopping automatic early release for serious offenders. The speaker stresses the need to address the issue of offenders being released automatically onto the streets and hopes to pass the bill through Parliament.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the individuals mentioned as victims in the London Bridge incident?

Harry and Sally

Tom and Jerry

John Doe and Jane Smith

Jack Merritt and Saskia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the speaker campaigned against for many years?

Long prison sentences

Increased taxes

Early release and short sentences

Public transportation issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the speaker include his stance against early release in his manifesto?

2010

2012

2015

2018

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the bill mentioned by the speaker?

To improve public transportation

To increase taxes

To stop automatic early release for serious offenders

To reduce education funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker identify as a problem that needs addressing?

Traffic congestion

High cost of living

Automatic early release of offenders

Lack of public parks

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