CLEAN : Manchester mayor says UK government is 'levelling down' the North with Covid funding no-deal

The transcript questions the government's actions during the pandemic, suggesting they are playing with people's lives and pressuring them to accept minimal support. It criticizes the government for not fulfilling promises to level up the country, especially affecting those in lower-income jobs. The speaker accuses the government of deliberately leveling down instead.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the government's handling of the pandemic?

• Playing checkers

• Playing monopoly

• Playing poker

• Playing chess

What does the speaker suggest the government is pressuring people to accept?

• Higher taxes

• Minimal support

• More responsibilities

• Better healthcare

According to the speaker, what did the government promise to do for the country?

• Reduce spending

• Increase taxes

• Level up

• Improve healthcare

What does the speaker claim the government's actions are actually doing?

• Leveling up

• Leveling down

• Improving rapidly

• Staying the same

Who does the speaker mention as being affected by the government's actions?

• Teachers

• Taxi drivers and pub workers

• Doctors

• Students