EU Referendum highlighting divisions within the Conservative Party in the UK, with backbench MP's warning David Cameron

EU Referendum highlighting divisions within the Conservative Party in the UK, with backbench MP's warning David Cameron

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The transcript discusses the prominence of immigration in the EU referendum campaign, highlighting concerns about border security and the impact of immigration on public trust. Boris Johnson criticizes David Cameron for failing to meet immigration targets, arguing that leaving the EU is necessary to control borders. The Conservative Party faces internal divisions, with Cameron's leadership under threat. Labour MPs claim the Tory leadership challenge is damaging the referendum debate, accusing the Leave campaign of scaremongering on immigration. The immigration debate is expected to intensify leading up to the referendum.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns about immigration discussed in the EU referendum campaign?

The necessity for strict rules to ensure safety

The lack of job opportunities for immigrants

The need for more cultural diversity

The high cost of immigration policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Leave campaign, what is a major reason for the UK's inability to control immigration numbers?

The lack of political will

The UK's membership in the EU

The economic benefits of immigration

The influence of other countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the disclosed immigration figure that intensified the Leave campaign's argument?

100,000 more people arrived than left

330,000 more people arrived than left

200,000 more people arrived than left

500,000 more people arrived than left

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does David Cameron face within his party during the referendum campaign?

A lack of support from the Labour Party

A leadership challenge from his backbench critics

A financial scandal

A disagreement over economic policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Senior Labour MPs view the Tory Leadership Challenge threat?

As damaging to the referendum debate

As a necessary political strategy

As irrelevant to the immigration issue

As beneficial for public engagement