Boris Johnson Conservative Party Speech 2020

The transcript discusses the need for economic growth and resilience in the wake of COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of raising national productivity. It highlights the government's commitment to improving public services, particularly healthcare, by building new hospitals and recruiting more nurses. Additionally, it addresses the need for increased funding in scientific research and the reform of care home funding to ensure long-term prosperity and resilience.

Why is it important to increase the trend rate of growth according to the speaker?

• To recover from the immediate economic fallout

• To ensure long-term prosperity and resilience

• To reduce government spending

• To increase the number of public holidays

What is considered the foundation of national productivity?

• Private sector investment

• International trade

• Public services

• Advanced technology

How many new hospitals does the government plan to build by 2030?

• 10

• 48

• 20

• 60

What is the government's target for recruiting new nurses?

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 50,000

What initiative is being doubled to support scientific breakthroughs?

• Education budget

• Public transport investment

• Advanced Research and Project Agency

• National Health Service funding