How We Got Here: A Brexit Timeline

The video covers the timeline of Brexit, starting with David Cameron's promise for a referendum on EU membership if his party won the 2015 election. After the 2016 referendum resulted in a decision to leave the EU, Theresa May took over as Prime Minister and triggered Article 50 in 2017. The video details the negotiations, including the Divorce Bill and the backstop agreement, leading to key resignations. It also covers the repeated rejection of May's Brexit deal by Parliament, her resignation, and Boris Johnson's subsequent challenges in securing a Brexit deal, including multiple extensions and parliamentary suspensions.

What promise did David Cameron make regarding the EU if his party won the 2015 election?

• To increase trade with the EU

• To hold a referendum on EU membership

• To strengthen ties with the EU

• To reduce immigration from the EU

What significant action did Theresa May take in March 2017 concerning Brexit?

• She held a second referendum

• She signed a trade deal with the EU

• She triggered Article 50

• She resigned as Prime Minister

What was the main focus of the first phase of Brexit negotiations?

• The UK's military commitments

• The future trade relationship

• The environmental policies

• The Divorce Bill and citizens' rights

How many times did Parliament reject Theresa May's Brexit deal?

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

Who became the Prime Minister of the UK after Theresa May's resignation?

• Nigel Farage

• Jeremy Corbyn

• David Cameron

• Boris Johnson