Tim Farron on an Early Election

The transcript discusses the potential benefits of an early election to provide a clear direction for the country and a mandate for the new Prime Minister. The Liberal Democrats aim to focus on stabilizing the economy, improving education, enhancing the NHS, and restoring ties with Europe. The coalition government is highlighted as a stable alternative to one-party rule. The Fixed Term Parliament Act is mentioned, with a clause allowing elections under extreme circumstances, such as Brexit and the unelected Prime Minister, which justify an early election.

What are some of the key issues the Liberal Democrats aim to address in an early election?

• Privatizing the NHS

• Expanding the monarchy's powers

• Stabilizing the economy and improving education

• Reducing taxes and increasing military spending

How does the speaker view coalition government compared to single-party rule?

• As more chaotic

• As a beacon of stability

• As less democratic

• As more expensive

What is the speaker's stance on fixed-term Parliaments?

• They believe it should be abolished

• They support it with a five-year gap

• They are indifferent about it

• They think it should be reduced to two years

Under what conditions does the speaker believe an early election is justified?

• When the economy is booming

• When the Prime Minister is not elected by the people

• When there is a surplus in the budget

• When there is a coalition government

Why does the speaker consider the current political situation as 'extreme circumstances'?

• Because the UK has a clear direction post-Brexit

• Because there is no opposition party

• Because the Prime Minister was elected by the people

• Because the UK is leaving the EU without a clear direction