Speech by Arlene Foster MLA on the Irish backstop and what she wants from the new Prime Minister, Part One.

Speech by Arlene Foster MLA on the Irish backstop and what she wants from the new Prime Minister, Part One.

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The speaker returns to Policy Exchange, sharing a panel with Lord Adonis, highlighting their agreement on topics like grammar schools and railways. The main focus is on the backstop, challenging the notion that it is required by the Belfast Agreement. The speaker argues that the backstop contradicts the principle of consent central to the Belfast Agreement, and emphasizes the importance of a paper by Lord Bute and Rare in clarifying this issue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker highlight as a significant step forward in political discourse?

Collaboration with Lord Adonis on grammar schools and railways

Formation of a new political party

Agreement on climate change policies

Introduction of new economic policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic introduced by the speaker regarding the backstop?

The environmental consequences of the backstop

The legal implications of the backstop

The false claim that the backstop is required by the Belfast Agreement

The economic impact of the backstop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the greatest falsehood in politics today?

The effectiveness of new tax reforms

The necessity of the backstop for the Belfast Agreement

The impact of international trade agreements

The success of recent healthcare policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the backstop in relation to the Belfast Agreement?

As a necessary component

As a supportive measure

As contrary to the principle of consent

As irrelevant to the agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the paper by Lord Bute play according to the speaker?

It supports the need for the backstop

It clarifies the misconceptions about the backstop

It introduces new economic policies

It discusses environmental issues