CLEAN : Leave or stay? Two UK MEPs share their views at EU parliament

CLEAN : Leave or stay? Two UK MEPs share their views at EU parliament

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Social Studies, Business, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The speaker, a long-time member of the European Parliament, shares their journey from being elected with the British Conservative Party to becoming disenchanted with its stance on Europe. They critique the European Union's inability to reform and argue for the importance of national independence and global trade. The speaker questions the democratic nature of the European Parliament and expresses hope for future political change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial political affiliation when they joined the European Parliament?

Liberal Democrats

British Conservative Party

British Labour Party

Green Party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is a major obstacle to reform within the European Union?

Insufficient member participation

Complex bureaucracy

Lack of funding

Resistance to change

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe independent nations should be able to do?

Rely on the European Union for trade deals

Avoid global engagement

Govern themselves and make their own laws

Focus solely on local trade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the European Parliament's democratic nature?

Completely undemocratic

Increasingly democratic

A facade of democracy

Fully democratic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sentiment does the speaker express about their political journey?

Regret for joining politics

Satisfaction with their achievements

Desire to return to the Conservative Party

Indifference towards political outcomes