EU Referendum highlighting divisions within the Conservative Party in the UK, with backbench MP's warning David Cameron

EU Referendum highlighting divisions within the Conservative Party in the UK, with backbench MP's warning David Cameron

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The transcript discusses the political tension in the UK over Brexit, focusing on David Cameron's unfulfilled immigration promise and the criticism from Leave campaign leaders Michael Gove and Boris Johnson. John Major accuses the Leave campaign of spreading falsehoods, while Tony Blair advises voters to avoid Brexit due to potential negative impacts. Economists warn that leaving the EU could harm the UK's economic growth, and the Leave campaign's focus on immigration is seen as a distraction from economic concerns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main criticism directed at David Cameron by Michael Gove and Boris Johnson?

His foreign policy decisions

His inability to reduce net immigration

His handling of the economy

His education reforms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sir John Major accuse the Leave campaign of doing?

Ignoring economic concerns

Supporting the Remain campaign

Misleading the public with false claims

Providing accurate statistics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Sir John Major, how much did the Leave campaign claim the UK pays weekly to the EU?

£450 million

£350 million

£550 million

£250 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice did Tony Blair give to voters uncertain about Brexit?

To not proceed with Brexit

To consult with economists

To vote for Brexit

To remain undecided

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of economists believed that leaving the EU would harm Britain's growth prospects?

78%

58%

68%

88%

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