Keir Starmer gives speech outlining labour plans for post pandemic Britain

Keir Starmer gives speech outlining labour plans for post pandemic Britain

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The video discusses the importance of maintaining the £20 uplift in Universal Credit, supporting local councils to prevent council tax hikes, and ending the pay freeze for key workers. It emphasizes backing British businesses through business rate relief, VAT cuts, and an updated furlough scheme. The video criticizes the government's kickstart job scheme for failing to address youth unemployment effectively. It also highlights the need for a sustainable economy, noting that reliance on short-term consumer spending is insufficient for recovery, as most pandemic savings are unlikely to be spent.

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In what ways does the text propose to create a more sustainable economy?

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What does the text suggest about the effectiveness of short-term consumer spending for economic recovery?

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