Boris Johnson Soundbite - EU Referendum Vote Leave Campaigning

Boris Johnson Soundbite - EU Referendum Vote Leave Campaigning

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The transcript discusses the impact of Brexit on migration and wages, highlighting the political and economic implications. It questions the effectiveness of George Osborne's national living wage policy in the context of EU membership, suggesting that Brexit could benefit low-income earners. The discussion also touches on the challenges posed by setting a national living wage significantly higher than in other EU countries, which could attract more migration and affect local economies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument presented about migration in relation to the national living wage?

Migration increases the national living wage.

Migration has no impact on the national living wage.

Migration cancels out the benefits of the national living wage.

Migration enhances the benefits of the national living wage.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Bank of England, what effect does migration have on wages?

It helps to increase wages.

It has no effect on wages.

It helps to depress wages.

It stabilizes wages.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the criticism regarding the earnings of Footsie 100 chiefs?

They earn less than their employees.

They earn slightly more than their employees.

They earn the same as their employees.

They earn significantly more than their employees.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the national living wage on migration from other European countries?

It will increase migration.

It will stabilize migration.

It will have no impact on migration.

It will decrease migration.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the national living wage in the UK compare to that in Bulgaria and Romania?

It is about the same.

It is lower.

It is slightly higher.

It is about five times higher.