EU financial ministers meeting in Brussels. Dispute over a European Union budget surcharge.

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by Mr. Cameron in reducing the US £1.7 billion budget demand, highlighting the lack of support from European states. It questions the effectiveness of the UK's efforts to influence the EU from within, emphasizing the Brexit process. The text concludes with the assertion that the EU is unlikely to change its stance, and Mr. Cameron's promise to the British people is undeliverable.

What is the main challenge Mr. Cameron faces in his efforts to cut the UK's budget demands?

• Insufficient funds in the UK

• Lack of support from European states

• Opposition from the British public

• Support from the US

What is the perceived outcome of the UK's attempts to change the EU from within?

• It is supported by all EU countries

• It is expected to bring immediate results

• It is considered a policy of folly

• It is seen as a successful strategy

What role do UK MEPs play according to the second section?

• To negotiate trade deals

• To represent their constituents

• To enforce EU laws

• To support Mr. Cameron's policies

What is the general consensus among EU countries regarding changes to the EU?

• They are supportive of the UK's demands

• They are undecided

• They are resistant to changes

• They are open to changes

What is the implication of Mr. Cameron's promise to the British people?

• It is irrelevant to the Brexit process

• It is unlikely to be fulfilled

• It is supported by the EU

• It is easily achievable