Brexit Negotiations: Parliament Loses Control - Explaining Brexit.

The video discusses how the UK Parliament lost control over Brexit negotiations after the Conservative Party gained a majority. Initially, Parliament had significant power in the negotiation process, but changes in the withdrawal agreement reduced this power. The Conservative majority allowed the government to negotiate without Parliament's approval. Labour proposed an amendment to restore parliamentary powers, but it was rejected. The video highlights the implications of the Conservative majority on future negotiations and the legislative process.

What was one of the major changes made to the withdrawal agreement bill after the Conservative Party's election victory?

• Expansion of environmental policies

• Introduction of new trade agreements

• Reduction of parliamentary powers

• Increased provisions for child migrants

In the original version of the withdrawal agreement bill, what was required from the government regarding negotiations?

• Approval from the Prime Minister

• Approval from Parliament

• Approval from the United Nations

• Approval from the European Union

What was the main goal of Labour's proposed amendment to the withdrawal agreement bill?

• To expedite the Brexit process

• To reduce the number of MPs

• To restore parliamentary scrutiny and involvement

• To increase the power of the executive

What did the new clause proposed by Labour require before negotiations could begin?

• A public referendum

• Approval from the House of Lords

• A draft negotiating mandate approved by the House of Commons

• A vote of confidence in the Prime Minister

What was the outcome of the vote on Labour's proposed amendment in the House of Commons?

• The amendment was passed

• The amendment was sent to the House of Lords

• The amendment was rejected

• The amendment was postponed

Which party's majority allowed them to push through the withdrawal agreement bill without amendments?

• Labour Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Green Party

• Conservative Party

What was a key criticism from Labour regarding the Conservative government's handling of Brexit negotiations?

• Lack of transparency and scrutiny

• Too much involvement of the European Union

• Excessive focus on environmental issues

• Over-reliance on public opinion polls