Irish Border Throws Unexpected Hurdle Into Brexit Talks

The video discusses the Brexit process, highlighting the timeline from the UK referendum to the planned EU exit in 2019. It covers the lack of progress on key issues like the financial settlement, citizens' rights, and the Irish border. Internal UK political challenges, including cabinet divisions and Theresa May's leadership, are examined. The possibility of reversing Brexit is explored, with legal and political implications considered. The video concludes with potential impacts and future negotiation steps, emphasizing the importance of resolving the Irish border issue and the role of the DUP.

What are the three main separation issues discussed in the Brexit negotiations?

• Healthcare, technology, and tourism

• Military cooperation, environmental policies, and education

• Trade agreements, fishing rights, and immigration

• Financial settlement, citizens' rights, and the Irish border

What is the EU's position on the progress needed for the December summit?

• The UK should delay the summit

• The UK needs to make more progress

• The UK has made sufficient progress

• The UK should focus on trade deals

What is one of the internal challenges faced by the UK government in the Brexit negotiations?

• Opposition from the EU Parliament

• Economic recession

• Divisions within the cabinet

• Lack of public support for Brexit

What legal aspect of Brexit is discussed in terms of its potential reversal?

• The EU must approve the reversal

• The UK must hold a second referendum

• Article 50 can be revoked

• A new treaty must be signed

What is the stance of the DUP regarding the Irish border issue?

• They are neutral on the issue

• They oppose any internal border within the UK

• They want a hard border with Ireland

• They support a special status for Northern Ireland

What could be a consequence if the DUP's red line on the Irish border is crossed?

• The DUP would support the government

• The DUP would negotiate a new deal

• The DUP would walk out of government

• The DUP would call for a new referendum

What is the potential impact of Ireland's veto power in the Brexit talks?

• It could lead to a new referendum

• It has no impact

• It could halt the talks

• It could accelerate the talks