Nick Clegg interview on economic plans

Nick Clegg interview on economic plans

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The transcript discusses the end of austerity and the importance of balancing the books fairly. It contrasts the economic policies of the coalition government with those of the Conservative Party, emphasizing fairness and investment in public services. The speaker highlights the role of the Liberal Democrats in maintaining centrist policies and criticizes the Conservatives for not asking the wealthy to contribute more. The discussion also covers tax changes affecting the wealthy and welfare policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coalition government's approach to balancing the books?

Increasing taxes for all

Raising National Insurance

Spending reductions and welfare savings

Cutting public services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the coalition plan to invest in public services?

By increasing public service cuts

By reducing spending on schools

By aligning investment with economic growth

By cutting taxes for the wealthy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Conservative Party's approach to public service funding?

Raising taxes to fund services

Cutting funding as a proportion of national wealth

Increasing funding in line with economic growth

Maintaining current funding levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do the Liberal Democrats play in the coalition government?

Promoting austerity measures

Opposing all tax changes

Supporting Conservative tax policies

Anchoring the government in the center ground

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the critique of the Conservative Party's tax policy?

They focus on taxing the working age poor

They ask the wealthy to contribute more

They balance the books fairly

They increase National Insurance for all