Ruth Davidson Speech Tory Party Conference

The transcript discusses the unfairness of tax policies favoring corporations over workers, emphasizing the need for a strong working class to drive economic growth. It highlights the Scottish Conservatives' commitment to reducing taxes for workers and the importance of values in economic policy. The challenges of reforming the welfare system are addressed, criticizing past government failures and advocating for changes like increasing the minimum wage and implementing Universal Credit.

What is the main criticism of the tax policies discussed in the first section?

• They provide tax cuts to ordinary workers.

• They are too complex to understand.

• They impose higher taxes on the wealthy.

• They favor multinational corporations over local businesses.

According to the second section, what is the primary source of government money?

• International loans

• Taxpayer contributions

• Natural resources

• Foreign investments

What is the stance of the Scottish Conservatives on tax bills for working Scots?

• They want to increase them.

• They want to keep them the same.

• They are committed to cutting them.

• They have no clear stance.

What economic achievement is highlighted in the third section?

• A rise in international trade agreements

• A decrease in the national debt

• Britain's economy growing faster than all Western European countries

• An increase in foreign investments

What is one of the key reforms mentioned in the final section to encourage employment?

• Lowering education costs

• Increasing the minimum wage

• Providing free healthcare

• Reducing the retirement age

What is the criticism of the previous Labour Government's welfare policies?

• They focused too much on what people couldn't do.

• They provided excessive benefits to the wealthy.

• They ignored the needs of the elderly.

• They were too lenient on immigration.

What is the purpose of introducing Universal Credit as mentioned in the final section?

• To simplify the tax system

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To encourage people to find employment

• To increase government revenue