Monash University's Wellings on UK Politics

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the UK Conservative Party under Liz Truss's leadership. It highlights the party's internal divisions, unpopular fiscal policies, and the struggle to maintain credibility in international markets. The discussion also touches on the party's identity crisis, comparing current events to past political challenges, and the difficulty in defining what the party stands for in the current political climate.

What is the main reason the Conservative Party is hesitant to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister?

• They have a strong majority in Parliament.

• They are leading in the polls.

• An early election would be risky due to poor poll standings.

• Liz Truss has unanimous support within the party.

Why are Liz Truss's fiscal policies causing internal dissent within the Conservative Party?

• They are popular among the UK electorate.

• They align with previous leaders' policies.

• They increase support for infrastructure projects.

• They focus on tax cuts for high earners, which are unpopular.

What is one of the strategies previous Conservative leaders used to gain popularity?

• Increasing military spending

• Reducing infrastructure projects

• Offering support during the pandemic

• Cutting taxes for high earners

What historical event does the current economic situation under Liz Truss remind the narrator of?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The 1992 exchange rate mechanism crisis

• The Brexit referendum

• The 2010 austerity measures

What is one of the challenges the Conservative Party faces in defining its identity?

• Balancing a liberal and a Thatcherite ideology

• Deciding whether to support Brexit

• Choosing a new party leader

• Increasing taxes for high earners

How are the Conservative Party's current actions described in relation to their position in power?

• They are confidently leading the country.

• They are focusing solely on international relations.

• They are acting like a party in opposition.

• They are ignoring internal party conflicts.

What is the Conservative Party's reputation struggling with according to the narrator?

• Their stance on climate change

• Their healthcare reforms

• Their economic management skills

• Their foreign policy decisions