Liz Truss insists U-turn over regional pay policy showed she was 'decisive'

Liz Truss insists U-turn over regional pay policy showed she was 'decisive'

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The speaker discusses the cancellation of a policy to alleviate concerns of frontline workers like doctors and teachers. They emphasize their decisiveness and transparency in communicating with the public. The focus is on supporting people during economic hardships by reversing the National Insurance rise and removing the green energy levy to reduce fuel costs, highlighting these as priorities as Prime Minister.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide to cancel the policy?

To increase public trust

To support frontline workers like doctors and teachers

To focus on environmental issues

To reduce government spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the policy mentioned?

The policy will be delayed

The policy will not proceed

The policy will proceed with modifications

The policy will be revised

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic measure does the speaker propose to help people during difficult times?

Reversing the National Insurance rise

Increasing taxes

Introducing new subsidies

Raising interest rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the actions the speaker plans to take to reduce fuel bills?

Investing in renewable energy

Getting rid of the green energy levy

Implementing a new tax

Subsidizing electric vehicles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's primary focus as Prime Minister?

Improving healthcare

Supporting economic stability

Enhancing education

Strengthening international relations