Brexit Speech by Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson MP Part Five

The transcript explores the influence of European classical literature on British culture, highlighting figures like Ovid, Homer, and Dryden. It transitions to modern Britain, celebrating its diverse cultural identity through figures like Simon Rattle and Raheem Sterling. The discussion emphasizes Britain's inseparable connection to Europe, arguing that British identity is intertwined with European identity, and stresses the importance of this relationship beyond economics and politics.

Which classical authors are mentioned as part of the European literary canon?

• Tolstoy and Dostoevsky

• Ovid and Homer

• Cervantes and Goethe

• Shakespeare and Milton

What aspect of Britain is highlighted through its sports and arts?

• Its political influence

• Its cultural diversity

• Its historical achievements

• Its economic power

How does the speaker describe the relationship between Britain and Europe?

• Completely separate

• Deeply cultural and historical

• Strictly political

• Purely economic

What is emphasized as a fundamental part of British national identity?

• Economic independence

• European connection

• Military strength

• Colonial history

What challenge is mentioned regarding identity in Britain?

• Identity politics

• Political instability

• Economic disparity

• Environmental issues