UK 2017 General Election - Jeremy Corbyn interview on Labour 2017 Manifesto

The transcript discusses Labour's 2015 election loss, highlighting popular policies and the need for public trust in state-controlled services like rail, energy, and water. It critiques privatization's impact on service costs and advocates for public ownership. The conversation also addresses issues with benefits, housing costs, and wages, emphasizing support for students and benefit recipients through secure housing and fair assessments.

What is one of the main goals of Labour's economic policies as discussed in the first section?

• To decrease investment in education

• To privatize essential services

• To reduce inequality and improve public services

• To increase taxes for 95% of the population

According to the second section, what is a consequence of the privatization of rail, energy, and water?

• Decreased public trust and increased costs

• Higher investment in infrastructure

• Increased public ownership and reduced pollution

• Improved service quality and lower costs

What is Labour's proposed solution to the issues caused by privatization, as mentioned in the second section?

• Increased fines for companies

• Reducing public investment

• Further privatization of services

• Public ownership and better management

In the third section, what is identified as a fundamental issue affecting benefits and housing?

• High wages and low housing costs

• Low wages and high housing costs

• Excessive government intervention

• Lack of educational opportunities

What is Labour's approach to supporting students, as discussed in the third section?

• Not charging the next generation for university

• Charging high tuition fees

• Increasing bureaucratic assessments

• Reducing student benefits