Nick Clegg on why we should stay in the EU, despite its imperfections

The speaker reflects on their experience in political institutions, highlighting the imperfections and challenges within the system, such as secrecy and centralization. Despite these flaws, they argue for working collaboratively to improve rather than abandoning the system. The discussion emphasizes the complexity and interdependence of global and European institutions, advocating for practical responses to these realities.

What was the speaker's role in Whitehall that influenced their views on political institutions?

• Cabinet Secretary

• Member of Parliament

• Deputy Prime Minister

• Prime Minister

How does the speaker describe the electoral system?

• Complex and interdependent

• Efficient and transparent

• Lopsided and undemocratic

• Fair and democratic

What is the speaker's stance on dealing with imperfections in political systems?

• Ignore the imperfections

• Work to improve it with others

• Replace it with a new system

• Abandon the system entirely

According to the speaker, what is not a practical response to imperfections in political institutions?

• Recognizing and improving them

• Washing your hands of them

• Acknowledging their complexity

• Collaborating with others

What does the speaker emphasize about the world and the European Union?

• They are complex and interdependent

• They are isolated and self-sufficient

• They are simple and independent

• They are perfect and unchanging