At the speed a newsreader would use. Thanks!
1 - The government's made a huge difference since they came to power. They've done a lot to help the poor.
2 - There's too much bureaucracy. Businesses spend half their time dealing with official paperwork!
3 - There's a recession. The economy's in a total mess.
4 - The government is soft on drugs. They should introduce stricter penalties.
5 - A lot of companies have gone bankrupt recently so unemployment's going up.
6 - The economy's booming. Lots of new businesses are starting up and plenty of new jobs are being created.
7 - With so little rain, there are a lot of water shortages.
8 - The government's policies for the protection of the environment have boosted our reputation in the world.
9 - Their policies are undermining national unity. They've created divisions and made society less stable.
10 - People are really struggling because wages are so low and the cost of living's so high.
Thanks a lot, jakoszuta!