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

The transcript discusses the importance of the European Union (EU) for the Labour party and the UK. It highlights the rational and emotional support for EU membership, emphasizing the challenges and setbacks of leaving the EU. The EU's role in supporting UK towns and cities, especially during economic hardships, is noted. The transcript also covers the EU's protection of workers' rights and the efforts of unions in lobbying for industry support in Brussels. Additionally, it underscores the EU's contributions to workers' welfare and its role in addressing climate change, stressing the need for collective action beyond national borders.

What is one of the main reasons Social Democrats support EU membership?

• To reduce taxes for the wealthy

• To improve the lives of poorer communities

• To increase military spending

• To promote isolationism

During the pit closures under Thatcher, what was the EU's role in supporting coalfield areas?

• Offering Objective One funding

• Providing military aid

• Increasing taxes on coal

• Reducing environmental regulations

How did British socialists view the EU in terms of workers' rights?

• As a regressive institution

• As a threat to national security

• As a leader in protecting workers

• As indifferent to workers' needs

Which of the following is a contribution of the EU to workers' welfare?

• The increase of working hours

• The elimination of labor unions

• The reduction of minimum wage

• The European Convention on Human Rights

Why is the EU considered important in tackling climate change?

• It promotes national isolation

• It enforces strict border controls

• Climate change doesn't stop at borders

• It focuses solely on economic growth