Biden, Businesses & MPs Pressure Johnson to Reach a Brexit Deal - TLDR News

The video discusses the approaching Brexit deadline and the pressure on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to secure a deal with the EU. It highlights the concerns of business groups about the economic impact of a no-deal Brexit and the influence of US President-elect Joe Biden on the negotiations. The video also covers the controversy surrounding the Internal Markets Bill and the political pressure from both sides of the Brexit debate.

What was the initial stance of the UK government regarding Brexit as the deadline approached?

• To prepare for a no-deal Brexit

• To join the EU again

• To secure a grand deal with the EU

• To extend the Brexit deadline

What was the main reason for the mounting pressure on the UK government to secure a Brexit deal?

• The upcoming Christmas season

• The return of lockdown measures

• The release of a new book

• The limited time left before the Brexit deadline

Which group emphasized the importance of a Brexit deal for British industry?

• All of the above

• The National Farmers Union

• The Confederation of British Industry

• The British Retail Consortium

What percentage of UK firms were fully prepared for the end of the transition period?

• 100%

• 21%

• 75%

• 50%

What was Joe Biden's stance on Brexit during his call with Boris Johnson?

• He encouraged the UK to rejoin the EU

• He supported a no-deal Brexit

• He was indifferent to Brexit

• He was concerned about the impact on the Irish border

Why is the UK-US relationship historically significant?

• They have always been economic rivals

• They have a special relationship working on various issues

• They have never collaborated on international matters

• The UK has always been a part of the US

What was one of the core arguments for Brexit according to its supporters?

• To become a part of the US

• To increase EU influence

• To forge independent trade deals

• To eliminate all trade deals

What was the House of Lords' stance on the internal markets bill?

• They fully supported it

• They were indifferent

• They voted against it

• They proposed a new bill

What was Nigel Farage's concern regarding Brexit?

• That the EU would collapse

• That the UK would rejoin the EU

• That Brexit was too successful

• That Brexit was under threat

What could be a consequence of the UK breaking international law?

• Strengthened international relations

• Easier trade deals

• Challenges in securing future deals

• Increased global influence