Starmer declines to say if a Labour government would match autumn statement spending plans

The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced by the government, including a £19 billion shortfall due to inflation. It critiques the government's handling of the economy, highlighting the increasing tax burden and declining living standards. Labour's plans to address these issues include abolishing non Dom status to fund healthcare and focusing on economic growth through collaboration with businesses. The government's poor growth forecast is presented as evidence of its economic failures.

What is the projected financial shortfall for government departments due to inflation?

• £30 billion

• £25 billion

• £19 billion

• £10 billion

What is one of the key challenges mentioned that the government is facing?

• Decreasing tax burden

• Increasing employment rates

• Rising disposable income

• Dropping living standards

What tax change does Labour propose to fund the health service?

• Raise income tax

• Introduce a new property tax

• Abolish non-Dom status

• Increase VAT

What is necessary for achieving economic growth according to the transcript?

• A realizable plan with business collaboration

• Increasing government spending

• Cutting public sector jobs

• Reducing business taxes

How does the transcript describe the government's economic growth over the past 13 years?

• Rapid and consistent

• Steady and reliable

• Negligible and stagnant

• Unpredictable and volatile