'The whole Conservative Party' needs to go - Sir Ed Davey

'The whole Conservative Party' needs to go - Sir Ed Davey

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The transcript discusses the failures of the current government, focusing on economic issues like inflation and the NHS crisis. It critiques the lack of a solid energy plan from the Conservatives and proposes a windfall tax on oil and gas companies to alleviate energy costs. The Liberal Democrats advocate for emergency legislation to cap energy bills and call for early elections, highlighting political shifts and the need for change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the issues highlighted as failures of the current government?

High economic growth and low inflation

Low economic growth and high inflation

Decreased energy prices

Improved healthcare system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What solution did the Liberal Democrats propose to address the energy crisis?

Subsidize oil and gas companies

Increase energy bills

Implement a windfall tax on oil and gas companies

Privatize the energy sector

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism is made against the Conservative Party's handling of the energy crisis?

They increased investment in renewable energy

They reduced taxes on oil and gas companies

They suggested a loan system instead of a freeze

They proposed a freeze on energy bills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the Liberal Democrats plan to support small businesses?

By increasing taxes on small businesses

By reducing interest rates

By reversing tax cuts for big banks

By providing loans to small businesses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rationale behind the proposed windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

To increase the profits of oil and gas companies

To reduce the price of oil and gas

To discourage investment in the energy sector

To capitalize on unexpected profits due to geopolitical events