Nick Clegg interview on economic plans

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.

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

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

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

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

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