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

Judy Ward, a Labour MP in the European Parliament, discusses her European identity and concerns about narrow views on Europe. She highlights issues with the current democratic process, particularly the exclusion of 16 and 17-year-olds from voting, despite their participation in the Scottish referendum. Ward argues that the EU's proportional representation system is more democratic than the UK's first-past-the-post system. She envisions a future of progressive, consensus-based politics that unites diverse perspectives.

What political party does Judy Ward represent in the European Parliament?

• Conservative Party

• Green Party

• Labour Party

• Liberal Democrats

Why is Judy Ward concerned about the current democratic process in the UK?

• Because of the exclusion of 16 and 17-year-olds from voting

• Due to the lack of representation for women

• Because of the high voting age of 21

• Due to the absence of online voting

What voting system does Judy Ward believe is fairer than the UK's first-past-the-post system?

• Single transferable vote

• Proportional representation

• Majority voting

• Ranked choice voting

How does Judy Ward describe the politics of the European Union?

• Divisive and outdated

• Consensus and progressive

• Isolated and regressive

• Traditional and conservative

What does Judy Ward emphasize as a key aspect of future politics?

• Individualism

• Unity in diversity

• Isolationism

• Nationalism