Ed Davey calls for UK to join EU customs union

The speaker calls for urgent action to negotiate a new UK-EU deal, focusing on forming a customs union by 2030 to boost the economy. The plan includes tearing down trade barriers and implementing a youth mobility scheme to enhance employment opportunities. The speaker emphasizes the need for a strong defense strategy, leveraging a potential state visit for Trump to secure support for Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets. The plan aims to benefit the UK economically and strategically.

What is the primary goal of forming a new UK-EU customs union according to the speaker?

• To reduce immigration from the EU

• To strengthen political ties with the EU

• To boost the UK economy by removing trade barriers

• To increase tourism between the UK and EU

What is the intended benefit of the proposed youth mobility scheme?

• To reduce youth unemployment in the UK

• To encourage young people to start businesses in the UK

• To provide young people with opportunities to live, work, and travel in Europe

• To increase the number of students studying abroad

Which industries are expected to benefit from the youth mobility scheme?

• Agriculture and manufacturing

• Retail and transportation

• Technology and finance

• Hospitality, construction, creative industries, and care

What leverage does the speaker suggest the UK has over Trump?

• A financial aid package

• A state visit with royal pageantry

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

What condition is set for Trump's state visit to the UK?

• He must reduce tariffs on UK goods

• He must help secure funds for Ukraine's defense

• He must support the UK's defense strategy

• He must agree to a trade deal with the UK