Boris Johnson Speech to Reid Steel employees about the EU Referendum, PART FIVE

The transcript discusses the challenges posed by EU regulations on UK businesses, particularly the steel industry. It highlights the complexity and sometimes harmful nature of these regulations, and the over-interpretation by UK authorities. The text also addresses the difficulties in supporting British steelmakers due to EU restrictions and suggests that leaving the EU could alleviate regulatory burdens and enable new trade deals.

What is one of the main challenges companies face with EU regulations?

• Too few regulations on energy

• No regulations on exports

• Excessive regulations from Brussels

• Lack of regulations

How have EU regulations affected the UK steel industry?

• They have reduced energy costs

• They have eliminated working time directives

• They have increased competitiveness

• They have imposed additional costs

Who is mentioned as having over-interpreted EU directives on renewables?

• David Cameron

• Theresa May

• Boris Johnson

• Ed Miliband

What is one potential benefit of the UK leaving the EU?

• Increased regulations

• Higher energy costs

• More EU directives

• Ability to negotiate free trade deals

What does the speaker suggest could be lifted if the UK leaves the EU?

• The burden of tariffs

• The burden of taxes

• The burden of imports

• The burden of regulations