General Election 1997 - Edwina Currie Unveils Euro Move Poster

The transcript discusses the European movement's efforts to promote EU membership, highlighting funding challenges and the economic risks of leaving the EU. It details a campaign supported by MPs and businesses, emphasizing the benefits of EU membership. Corporate leaders like those from Toyota and Siemens express concerns about potential impacts, underscoring the importance of unity on this significant issue.

What was one of the main reasons the European movement struggled to make a strong argument initially?

• Lack of public interest

• Insufficient funding

• Political opposition

• Media bias

How many jobs were mentioned as being at risk if the country leaves the common market?

• Five million

• One million

• Two million

• Three and a half million

Which newspaper was mentioned as part of the media campaign supporting Europe?

• The Times

• The Independent

• The Telegraph

• The Guardian

What role does the European movement have according to the transcript?

• To negotiate trade deals

• To manage EU funds

• To spread information about EU benefits

• To organize protests

Which companies were mentioned as being involved in the discussion about the European movement?

• Nissan and Siemens

• Ford and General Motors

• Peugeot and Renault

• Volkswagen and BMW