CLEAN : Furious Cameron vows not to pay EU bill for Britain

The transcript discusses the political challenges faced by a candidate in a by-election, particularly the risk of losing to the UK Independence Party (UKIP) due to negative EU news. It explores potential strategies by Cameron to navigate EU budget issues, highlighting the inherent system where countries with higher gross national income contribute more. The transcript also addresses misleading claims about the EU budget and suggests alternative funding methods, such as specific tax instruments, which could have prevented the current situation in Britain.

What is the main political risk discussed in the context of the UK by-election?

• The introduction of a carbon tax

• A new tax on telecommunications

• A potential increase in EU budget contributions

• The ruling party losing to the UK Independence Party (UKIP)

How might Cameron achieve a political triumph regarding the EU budget issue?

• By reducing the UK's gross national income

• By negotiating a fairer contribution system

• By increasing the UK's EU budget contributions

• By introducing a new tax on text messages

What has been the system for EU budget contributions for the past 25 years?

• Countries with higher gross national income pay more

• Contributions are based on population size

• All countries pay an equal amount

• Contributions are voluntary

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a proposed alternative funding method for the EU budget?

• Income tax

• Telecommunications tax

• Tax on text messages

• Carbon tax

What is the UK's historical stance on the EU budget contribution system?

• The UK has been indifferent to the system

• The UK has always opposed the current system

• The UK has been a strong advocate for the current system

• The UK has frequently changed its stance