Truss's 44 Days as PM: The Highs and Lows in 1 Minute

The speaker addresses the need for policy change due to distractions and emphasizes the government's commitment to fiscal discipline. They announce the decision to maintain the planned increase in corporation tax and express their inability to fulfill the mandate given the current situation. Consequently, they have informed the King of their resignation as leader of the Conservative Party.

What was the reason given for the immediate policy change regarding tax cuts?

• To increase government revenue

• To address a growing distraction

• To align with international standards

• To reduce public spending

What is the government's stance on the nation's finances?

• Unpredictable and variable

• Expansive and generous

• Strict and controlled

• Flexible and adaptive

Why did the speaker decide to keep the increase in corporation tax?

• To support small businesses

• To reduce the fiscal deficit

• To align with the previous government's plan

• To encourage foreign investment

What did the speaker recognize about their ability to deliver the mandate?

• They needed more resources

• They could not deliver it

• They could fulfill it with more time

• They had already achieved it

Who was informed about the speaker's resignation as leader of the Conservative Party?

• The Leader of the Opposition

• His Majesty the King

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister