Why Boris has 6 Months Left - TLDR News

Why Boris has 6 Months Left - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Boris Johnson's political challenges following a vote of no confidence, comparing his situation to Theresa May's. It highlights upcoming by-elections and a Privilege Committee investigation that could impact his leadership. The video explores potential outcomes and strategies Johnson might employ to retain power, including changes to the 1922 committee rules.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of support did Boris Johnson receive in the vote of no confidence?

40%

70%

59%

63%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two constituencies are involved in the upcoming by-elections?

Tiverton and Honiton and North Shropshire

North Shropshire and Wakefield

Wakefield and North Shropshire

Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Privilege Committee investigation?

Whether Johnson misled the House of Commons

The by-election results

Johnson's tax policies

Johnson's Brexit negotiations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the Privilege Committee finds Johnson guilty of misleading the House?

He would be fined

He could face another vote of no confidence

He would be promoted

He would automatically be removed from office

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential action Johnson might take if he refuses to resign?

Rewrite the ministerial code

Call for an immediate general election

Increase taxes

Form a new political party

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the 1922 committee in the context of a vote of no confidence?

To appoint new ministers

To manage party finances

To decide the rules for leadership challenges

To organize general elections

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could the 1922 committee potentially change to allow another vote of no confidence?

The date of the next general election

The rules regarding the immunity period after a vote of no confidence

The Prime Minister's salary

The party's financial policies