Lizz Truss PM holds press conference after sacking chancellor

The speaker emphasizes the need for economic growth based on personal experiences of living in areas that did not benefit from growth. They express a desire for a low tax, high wage, high growth economy, which aligns with their party's mandate. The speaker acknowledges the challenges posed by global economic conditions, including the war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic, and highlights efforts to support stability and manage energy costs.

What personal experience does the speaker cite as a reason for advocating growth?

• Growing up in a prosperous area

• Experiencing the lack of growth benefits

• Working in a high-growth industry

• Studying economics in college

What is the speaker's vision for the country's economy?

• A high tax, high wage economy

• A low tax, high wage economy

• A high tax, low wage economy

• A low tax, low wage economy

What event does the speaker mention as a turning point for the country's economic potential?

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The 2012 Olympic Games

• The 2016 Brexit vote

• The 2020 pandemic

What global issue is mentioned as worsening economic conditions?

• Technological disruptions

• War in Ukraine

• Trade wars

• Climate change

What additional challenge does the speaker mention that has contributed to national debt?

• Infrastructure projects

• COVID pandemic support

• Education reforms

• Healthcare expansion