MPs Reject a No Deal Brexit - Brexit Explained

The video covers the tumultuous events in UK politics surrounding Brexit. It begins with the rejection of Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal and the subsequent political maneuvers, including the Spelman amendment and the Malthouse compromise. Despite May's efforts to keep a no-deal Brexit on the table, Parliament voted against it. The video also discusses May's strategy to bring her deal back for another vote and the potential consequences of a longer extension to Article 50. Jeremy Corbyn's response highlights the need for Parliament to find a compromise solution.

What was the initial reaction of MPs to May's proposed Brexit deal?

• They requested more time to consider.

• They postponed the vote.

• They rejected it.

• They accepted it unanimously.

Who decided to table the Spelman amendment despite Caroline Spelman's withdrawal?

• Theresa May

• Boris Johnson

• Jeremy Corbyn

• Yvette Cooper

What was the outcome of the vote on the Spelman amendment?

• It was unanimously accepted.

• It was postponed.

• It passed narrowly.

• It was rejected.

What was the government's stance on the Spelman amendment?

• They ignored it.

• They three-line whipped against it.

• They were neutral.

• They supported it.

What did the Spelman amendment state regarding a no-deal Brexit?

• It should be left to public opinion.

• It should be considered only on the 29th of March.

• It should be avoided under all circumstances.

• It should be pursued under all circumstances.

Why did Theresa May want to keep the no-deal option on the table?

• To gain more time for negotiations.

• To avoid any deal with the EU.

• To force MPs to choose her deal.

• To delay the Brexit process indefinitely.

What was Theresa May's plan after the defeat of her deal?

• To call for a general election.

• To bring her deal back for another vote.

• To resign immediately.

• To negotiate a new deal with the EU.

What was the potential consequence of a longer extension to Article 50 according to Theresa May?

• The UK would face economic sanctions.

• The UK would have to renegotiate the deal.

• The UK would leave the EU immediately.

• The UK would have to participate in European Parliament elections.

What did Jeremy Corbyn emphasize in his response to the Brexit situation?

• The need for a second referendum.

• The success of May's deal.

• The importance of a no-deal Brexit.

• The necessity for Parliament to find a compromise.

What did Jeremy Corbyn say about the responsibility for the extension of Article 50?

• It lies with the opposition.

• It lies with the Prime Minister.

• It lies with the public.

• It lies with the EU.