Keir Starmer: Government needs to reverse defence cuts in light of war in Ukraine

Keir Starmer: Government needs to reverse defence cuts in light of war in Ukraine

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The transcript discusses the Tory government's ongoing defence cuts over the past decade, including plans to reduce the armed forces by 10,000 more personnel. The Labour Party criticizes these cuts, emphasizing their commitment to national defence and urging the government to reconsider in light of the Ukraine situation. They call for a comprehensive review of defence spending, suggesting the government has misjudged the situation over the years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Tory government been reducing defence spending?

5 years

20 years

10 years

15 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Tory government's plan regarding the armed forces?

Cut 10,000 more troops

Increase the number of troops

Double the number of troops

Maintain the current number of troops

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Labour Party consistently prioritized?

National defence

Economic growth

Education improvement

Healthcare reform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Labour Party want the government to do in response to the Ukraine situation?

Cut more defence jobs

Increase taxes

Focus on healthcare

Conduct a review including spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization is the government beginning to have according to the speaker?

They have been right all along

They need to cut more spending

They should focus on other sectors

They have made mistakes over the years