Lizz Truss PM holds press conference after sacking chancellor

The speaker emphasizes the need for economic growth based on personal experiences of living in areas that did not benefit from growth. They express a desire for a low tax, high wage economy and highlight the challenges posed by global conditions, including the war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. The speaker stresses the importance of stability and the actions taken to support businesses and households.

What personal experience does the speaker cite as a reason for advocating economic growth?

• Traveling to economically stable countries

• Experiencing the lack of growth benefits

• Growing up in a wealthy area

• Working in a high-growth industry

What is the speaker's vision for the country's economy?

• A high tax, low wage economy

• A high tax, high wage economy

• A low tax, high wage economy

• A low tax, low wage economy

What major event does the speaker mention as a hindrance to the country's growth since 2008?

• The 2020 global pandemic

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The 2010 oil spill

• The 2015 refugee crisis

What global issue is mentioned as worsening economic conditions?

• Trade wars

• Putin's war in Ukraine

• Technological advancements

• Climate change

What additional challenge does the speaker mention that has contributed to national debt?

• Education reforms

• Healthcare expansion

• COVID pandemic relief

• Infrastructure projects