Interview with shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth

The video discusses the role of business models in spreading incendiary comments online and the need for government intervention through financial penalties and legislation. It highlights the historical context of vaccination in the UK, noting past compulsory vaccination laws and their consequences. The speaker emphasizes the importance of voluntary vaccination and the need for political and civic cooperation to promote vaccine uptake and maintain public trust.

What is a key reason for the urgency in addressing online harms according to the speaker?

• To increase social media engagement

• To protect teenagers from self-harm

• To boost economic growth

• To promote new social media platforms

What historical event is mentioned in relation to vaccination legislation in the UK?

• The discovery of penicillin

• The introduction of the polio vaccine

• The compulsory vaccination laws of the 1850s

• The creation of the NHS

What was one consequence of the compulsory vaccination legislation in the 1850s?

• Decrease in public health issues

• Increased vaccination rates

• Formation of the Anti-Vaccination League

• Immediate public acceptance

Why does the speaker advocate for a voluntary approach to vaccination?

• It aligns with historical practices in the UK

• It is mandated by international law

• It ensures faster vaccine distribution

• It is more cost-effective

What role does the speaker believe political parties and civic society should play in vaccine promotion?

• To reduce vaccine production costs

• To create new vaccines

• To mobilize and promote vaccine uptake

• To enforce mandatory vaccination