May Says U.K., EU at an `Impasse,' Repeats No-Deal Warning

The transcript discusses the challenges in negotiations between the UK and the EU, focusing on two main issues: the economic relationship and the Northern Ireland border. The UK rejects the EU's two options and proposes a third option for frictionless trade. The importance of a backstop to prevent a hard border is emphasized, but the UK insists on maintaining its integrity. The UK reassures EU citizens of their rights and prepares for a no-deal scenario. The commitment to the referendum result is reiterated, urging the EU for serious engagement.

What are the two main issues in the UK-EU negotiations according to the speaker?

• Economic relationship and immigration

• Economic relationship and trade deals

• Economic relationship and border control

• Economic relationship and EU's options

Why does the speaker find the EU's first option unacceptable?

• It prevents the UK from making its own trade deals

• It allows for controlled immigration

• It respects the referendum result

• It offers a basic free trade agreement

What does the speaker say about the EU's proposal for Northern Ireland?

• It is a temporary solution

• It respects the integrity of the UK

• It is acceptable to the UK

• It would break up the UK

What is the UK's stance on creating a customs border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK?

• It is a necessary compromise

• It is acceptable if the EU agrees

• It is a temporary measure

• It is unacceptable and would break up the UK

What reassurance does the speaker give to EU citizens living in the UK?

• Their rights are not a priority

• They will need to leave the UK

• Their rights will be protected even in a no-deal scenario

• They will have to reapply for residency

What commitment does the speaker make regarding the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

• To negotiate a new border agreement

• To ignore the border issue

• To prevent a return to a hard border

• To establish a hard border

What does the speaker emphasize about the referendum?

• It was a small-scale exercise

• It was not legitimate

• Its result should be respected

• It can be overturned