Owen Smith Leadership Speech In Newcastle

The video discusses the historical significance of Newcastle and Jarrow in the labor movement, highlighting the Jarrow March and Ellen Wilkinson's role. It stresses the importance of Labour Party leaders listening to grassroots voices, especially in light of the Brexit vote, which is seen as a call for change against Tory austerity and a long-standing economic consensus. The video critiques the economic focus on financial services since the 1980s, advocating for a shift towards a more productive industrial economy.

Who was Ellen Wilkinson in the context of the British labor movement?

• A renowned scientist

• A Great Libre Woman MP and labor movement leader

• A famous British author

• A popular musician

What was the primary purpose of the Jarrow March in the 1930s?

• To support women's rights

• To protest against war

• To petition for the right to work

• To demand better housing

What was the Brexit vote on June 23rd seen as?

• A call for more financial services

• A plea for environmental reforms

• A demand for political and economic change

• A request for more cultural events

What economic shift occurred in Britain since the 1980s?

• An increase in tourism

• A rise in technological innovation

• A shift towards financial services over industrial production

• A focus on agricultural development

What is the critique of the economic consensus in Britain?

• It has led to a balanced economy

• It has overly relied on financial services

• It has improved industrial production

• It has decreased unemployment