Sir Ed Davey says Rishi Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'

Sir Ed Davey says Rishi Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'

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The transcript discusses public frustration with the delay in calling a general election and criticizes the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, for holding the power to decide election timing. It proposes a new law to transfer this power from the Prime Minister to Parliament, suggesting a general election be held on May 2nd.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the public's frustration mentioned in the video?

Poor healthcare services

Lack of economic growth

Delay in calling a general election

Increase in taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who currently has the power to call a general election according to the video?

The President

The Parliament

The Supreme Court

The Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the perceived issue with the Prime Minister having the power to call an election?

It leads to economic instability

It results in unfair election practices

It gives too much power to one individual

It causes delays in policy implementation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change is being proposed regarding the power to call a general election?

The power should be given to the Supreme Court

The power should be given to the public

The power should be transferred to Parliament

The power should remain with the Prime Minister

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the proposed date for the next general election?

April 1st

May 2nd

June 15th

July 20th