Interview with Lib Dem leader Ed Davey MP

The video discusses the Liberal Democrats' proposal to cut taxes for small businesses by increasing the employers allowance, which would help them retain and hire staff. It also reassures the public about vaccine safety, citing regulatory approval and multiple suppliers like Pfizer and Moderna. The video concludes by stressing the importance of learning from the pandemic through an independent public inquiry to better prepare for future health crises.

What is the proposed change by the Liberal Democrats to help small businesses?

• Provide direct financial aid

• Increase the employers' allowance

• Decrease the VAT rate

• Eliminate business rates

Why is the employers' national insurance contribution considered a burden for small businesses?

• It is a new tax introduced recently

• It is a complex tax to calculate

• It only applies to large corporations

• It prevents hiring and retaining staff

What is emphasized as crucial for public reassurance about vaccines?

• Free distribution

• Regulatory approval and safety

• Celebrity endorsements

• Social media campaigns

Which organizations are mentioned as vaccine suppliers?

• Pfizer and Moderna

• Novavax and Sinovac

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline

What is the purpose of the proposed independent public inquiry?

• To reduce taxes for healthcare workers

• To increase vaccine production

• To learn from the pandemic and improve future responses

• To allocate more funds to healthcare