The Withdrawal Agreement Bill and Programme Motion Votes - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) and its significance in the Brexit process. It explains the legislative challenges faced by the UK government in passing the WAB, including the need for parliamentary approval and the constraints of the EU Withdrawal Act. The video details the voting process in Parliament, highlighting the government's strategy to expedite the legislation and the potential need for EU negotiations. It concludes with the outcomes of the parliamentary votes and the implications for the Brexit timeline, including possible extensions and future negotiations with the EU.

What is the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) primarily concerned with?

• Creating a new political party

• Reforming the UK's education system

• Establishing a new trade agreement with the EU

• Translating the Withdrawal Agreement into UK law

Why did the government prefer a meaningful vote before introducing the WAB?

• To avoid parliamentary scrutiny

• To delay the Brexit process

• To bypass the House of Lords

• To gain momentum for passing the WAB

What is a significant challenge in passing the WAB through Parliament?

• Opposition from the EU

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of public support

• Its length and complexity

What is the significance of the program motion in the legislative process?

• It outlines the public opinion on the bill

• It sets the budget for the bill

• It decides the final outcome of the bill

• It determines the timeline for parliamentary debate

What was the outcome of the parliamentary vote on the WAB?

• It was passed without any amendments

• It was passed with a significant majority

• It was rejected by a large margin

• It was postponed indefinitely

What was the reaction of the DUP to the program motion?

• They opposed it

• They proposed amendments

• They abstained from voting

• They supported it fully

What was the main reason for the government's rush to pass the WAB?

• To secure a trade deal with the US

• To avoid a general election

• To meet the October 31st deadline

• To gain public support

What was the government's response to the rejection of the program motion?

• They withdrew the WAB completely

• They accepted the amendments proposed by Parliament

• They decided to hold a general election

• They suspended the bill and sought an EU extension

What is one of the potential extensions the EU might offer?

• No extension at all

• A permanent extension until 2025

• A short technical extension

• An extension until December 2021

What is a 'flex tension' as mentioned in the context of EU extensions?

• A permanent membership in the EU

• A temporary suspension of Brexit

• A new trade agreement with the EU

• A flexible deadline for the UK's exit