Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May attend news conference

The transcript discusses a Brexit deal agreed with the EU, emphasizing its benefits such as regaining control over laws, borders, and finances. It highlights the end of certain EU policies and the establishment of an independent trade policy. A major concern addressed is the Northern Ireland backstop, with legal changes made to ensure it doesn't become permanent. The UK and EU have committed to negotiating a future relationship, aiming to replace the backstop by December 2020.

What is one of the main benefits of the Brexit deal for the UK?

• Continued jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice

• Regaining control over UK laws

• Maintaining free movement across borders

• Increasing annual payments to the EU

Why was there a concern in Parliament about the Northern Ireland backstop?

• It allowed for free movement

• It did not honor the Good Friday Agreement

• It increased payments to the EU

• It was seen as a permanent solution

What was the purpose of the joint instrument agreed upon?

• To ensure the backstop is applied indefinitely

• To provide a legal challenge mechanism against indefinite application of the backstop

• To replicate the backstop in future agreements

• To increase the EU's control over UK laws

What commitment was made regarding the future relationship between the UK and the EU?

• To increase tariffs on EU goods

• To maintain the backstop indefinitely

• To expedite the process of negotiating the future relationship

• To delay negotiations until 2025

By when do the UK and the EU aim to replace the backstop with alternative arrangements?

• End of December 2023

• End of December 2022

• End of December 2025

• End of December 2020