Gordon Brown, Prime Minister, speech to The Labour Party Conference 2009

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the squeezed middle class, emphasizing the importance of hard work and the desire for families to thrive. It highlights the values that define Britain, such as effort, merit, self-discipline, and community care. These values are described as middle class, traditional working class, and family values, forming the core of the mainstream majority and the mission of the government.

What does the text imply about the relationship between hard work and success?

In what ways does the text suggest we should care for each other?