Full Boris Johnson interview at Airbus

The transcript covers the UK's advancements in space technology, highlighting a new facility in Stevenage and the OneWeb satellite project. It discusses the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on international travel and quarantine policies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to prevent new variants. The UK government's efforts to boost economic recovery and the travel industry are also addressed. Additionally, the UK's response to Iran's attack on a commercial tanker is discussed, along with regional development initiatives, including a new film studio in Broxbourne.

What percentage of the world's telecom satellites are made in Stevenage?

• 50%

• 10%

• 75%

• 25%

What is the main reason for the UK's investment in OneWeb?

• To improve local internet services

• To enhance global satellite communication

• To compete with the US in space technology

• To develop new spaceports

What is the UK government's stance on international travel amid the pandemic?

• Balance travel with safety measures

• Open all borders without restrictions

• Implement a complete travel ban

• Allow travel only within Europe

What is the UK's approach to preventing the import of new virus variants?

• Balancing travel with safety protocols

• Relying solely on vaccinations

• Implementing strict quarantine measures

• Encouraging domestic travel only

How does the UK plan to respond to the attack on the tanker?

• By seeking diplomatic solutions

• By increasing military presence

• By ignoring the incident

• By imposing economic sanctions

Why is Stevenage significant in the UK's space industry?

• It is the largest city in the UK

• It is the headquarters of the UK Space Agency

• It produces a quarter of the world's telecom satellites

• It is the only spaceport in the UK

What new development is happening in Broxbourne?

• A new film studio

• A new spaceport

• A new university

• A new shopping mall