U.K. Government Approves Brexit Deal

The UK Parliament has approved a Brexit deal, avoiding a chaotic divorce from the EU. The House of Commons voted 521 to 73, and the House of Lords also approved it. The next step is Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth. Boris Johnson praised the deal for allowing the UK to trade freely with the EU without tariffs or quotas, while maintaining sovereignty. However, the Labour opposition criticized the deal as a choice between bad and worse, highlighting concerns about the lack of provisions for the UK's service sector, which makes up 80% of the economy. Issues like banking and professional qualifications remain unresolved.

What was the outcome of the vote in the House of Commons regarding the Brexit deal?

• A significant rejection

• A narrow approval

• A large approval

• A tie

What is one of the main benefits of the Brexit deal according to Boris Johnson?

• Limited trade agreements

• Stricter immigration rules

• No quotas on UK exports to the EU

• Increased tariffs on EU goods

By what year does the UK expect to regain full fishing rights?

• 2024

• 2027

• 2025

• 2026

What was the main concern of the opposition regarding the Brexit deal?

• Loss of fishing rights

• Stricter immigration policies

• Lack of a deal for UK services

• Increased tariffs on goods

What percentage of the UK economy is made up of services, according to the concerns raised?

• 80%

• 70%

• 50%

• 60%