Nick Clegg Launches The Liberal Democrats Election Economic Plan

The video discusses the UK's economic growth, highlighting the end of austerity through a balanced approach. It emphasizes investment in public services, tax policies, and infrastructure to ensure economic growth benefits all regions. The government aims to maintain a central ground approach, ensuring fair tax contributions from the wealthiest without increasing income tax, VAT, or National Insurance rates. Future plans include reducing national debt and making strategic cuts to achieve economic stability.

What is highlighted as a key outcome of the economic decisions discussed in the first section?

• A reduction in unemployment benefits

• The fastest growing economy in the G7

• A decrease in national debt

• An increase in corporate taxes

Which sectors are mentioned as priorities for investment in the second section?

• Defense and security

• Tax cuts, education, and mental health services

• Tourism and hospitality

• Agriculture and fisheries

What is the main goal of the balanced approach discussed in the second section?

• To increase corporate profits

• To create a fair society with opportunities for all

• To reduce immigration

• To expand international trade

According to the third section, what is the government's plan regarding income tax?

• To decrease income tax rates

• To maintain current income tax rates

• To abolish income tax

• To increase income tax rates

How does the coalition's fiscal plan compare to that of the Conservatives and Labour?

• It plans to increase spending more than both parties

• It plans to cut less than the Conservatives and borrow less than Labour

• It plans to borrow more than Labour

• It plans to cut more than the Conservatives