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

The speaker, a Labour MP in the European Parliament, discusses their European identity and concerns about narrow views on Europe. They express worries about the democratic process, particularly regarding youth voting rights. The speaker highlights the fairness of proportional representation compared to the UK's first-past-the-post system and envisions a future of politics based on consensus and unity in diversity.

What is the speaker's role in the European Parliament?

• A Conservative MP

• A Labour MP

• An Independent MP

• A Green Party MP

Why is the speaker concerned about the current democratic process?

• Because the UK is leaving the EU

• Because 16 and 17-year-olds are not allowed to vote

• Because of the economic policies of the EU

• Because the EU is not democratic

What voting system does the speaker believe is fairer?

• Proportional representation

• Single transferable vote

• Majority voting

• First-past-the-post

What type of politics does the speaker associate with the European Parliament?

• Traditional politics

• Consensus politics

• Isolationist politics

• Authoritarian politics

What does the speaker emphasize as important for future politics?

• Economic growth

• Nationalism

• Isolation

• Finding common ground