Raab Says EU Must `Get Serious' About Brexit Deal

The transcript discusses the importance of respecting democratic processes and the results of the Brexit referendum. It highlights the challenges and complexities of disentangling the UK from the EU after 40 years of membership. The speaker emphasizes the need for unity and pragmatic negotiation to achieve a beneficial Brexit deal. Despite compromises, the UK aims to secure a deal that respects the referendum, manages risks, and seizes opportunities. The EU's negotiation stance is critiqued, and the possibility of a no-deal Brexit is acknowledged if the EU does not meet the UK's strategic criteria.

What is emphasized as the genius of democracy in the context of political debates?

• The role of political parties

• The influence of social media

• The power to change laws quickly

• The ability to express differences at the ballot box

What does the speaker believe is necessary to rise to the challenge of Brexit?

• A strong opposition

• Unity of purpose

• Complete independence from the EU

• Increased trade with non-EU countries

How does the speaker describe their approach to Brexit negotiations?

• Idealistic and uncompromising

• Aggressive and confrontational

• Pragmatic and open to compromise

• Indifferent and passive

What is the speaker's view on the progress of the withdrawal agreement?

• It is completely settled

• There are still some tricky issues outstanding

• It has been abandoned

• It is perfect and needs no changes

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for the EU to do in order to reach a deal?

• Increase their demands

• Match the UK's ambition and pragmatism

• Focus solely on economic benefits

• Ignore the UK's proposals

What is the potential consequence if the EU does not offer a satisfactory deal?

• The UK will remain in the EU

• The UK will leave with no deal

• The UK will join another union

• The UK will hold another referendum

What does the speaker say about the EU's approach at Salzburg?

• It was accommodating and flexible

• It was indifferent to the negotiations

• It showed no room for serious compromise

• It was supportive of the UK's proposals