Jeremy Corbyn attends Communication Workers Union rally in Manchester

The speaker, a newly elected party leader, criticizes austerity as a political choice that widens the gap between the rich and poor. They argue for alternative governance methods and highlight a speech by John McDonnell that explains the origins and impacts of austerity. The government is accused of selling state assets, which benefits the wealthy while harming the poor.

What is the speaker's position on austerity?

• Austerity is unavoidable.

• Austerity is an economic necessity.

• Austerity is a political choice.

• Austerity is beneficial for all.

What is the speaker's view on the gap between the rich and the poor?

• It is decreasing.

• It is being widened by political choices.

• It is irrelevant.

• It is a natural occurrence.

What did John McDonnell's speech focus on?

• The success of government policies.

• The benefits of austerity.

• The origins and impacts of the austerity program.

• The need for more austerity measures.

What is the government's action regarding state assets?

• Selling off state assets.

• Investing in state assets.

• Preserving state assets.

• Ignoring state assets.

Who benefits from the sale of state assets, according to the speaker?

• The government.

• The richest individuals.

• The general public.

• The poorest citizens.