Jim O'Neill: Hardly Anyone Was Prepared for Brexit

The video discusses the demanding role of a front bench minister in the House of Lords, the perceived chaos surrounding Brexit, and the speaker's focus on significant policy issues like the Northern Powerhouse and antimicrobial resistance. It highlights the lack of preparation for Brexit and links economic discontent to the Brexit vote and Trump's election, suggesting a need to rethink capitalism.

What is one of the main challenges faced by a front bench minister in the House of Lords?

• Writing policy speeches

• Traveling frequently

• Attending every potential and actual vote

• Managing a large team

What was the speaker's involvement in Brexit-related activities?

• Led the Brexit campaign

• Focused on other significant policy issues

• Directly involved in Brexit negotiations

• Opposed Brexit publicly

Which policy issue did the speaker consider more important than Brexit?

• Education policy

• Taxation reform

• Northern Powerhouse

• Healthcare reform

What is one reason suggested for the Brexit vote according to the speaker?

• A sense of being left out

• Political stability

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural integration

What strategy does the speaker believe should have been implemented earlier to address regional disparities?

• Northern Powerhouse strategy

• Southern Development Plan

• Eastern Economic Initiative

• Western Growth Strategy