Corbyn Says Johnson Is Doing a 'Smash and Grab' on Democracy

Corbyn Says Johnson Is Doing a 'Smash and Grab' on Democracy

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The transcript discusses the opposition's stance against the Prime Minister's decision to suspend Parliament, labeling it a constitutional outrage. The opposition plans to introduce legislation and challenge the Prime Minister's actions, which they believe aim to force a no-deal Brexit. The Prime Minister's accountability and the domestic agenda are also debated, with concerns about the loss of parliamentary time. The opposition is determined to prevent what they see as a threat to democracy and has strategized to counter the Prime Minister's actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the opposition parties are against the suspension of Parliament?

To introduce new legislation

To align with the United States

To support the Prime Minister's agenda

To prevent a no-deal Brexit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the Prime Minister's action to suspend Parliament?

A constitutional outrage

A routine political maneuver

A necessary step for new legislation

A strategy to gain public support

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the Prime Minister's relationship with the United States?

It is beneficial for the UK

It shows a lack of determination

It is irrelevant to Brexit

It is pursued with unusual determination

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the government claim is the reason for suspending Parliament?

To avoid parliamentary scrutiny

To focus on the domestic agenda

To prevent a vote of no confidence

To delay Brexit discussions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the opposition plan to take against the suspension of Parliament?

Do nothing and wait

Introduce a motion of confidence

Support the Prime Minister's decision

Organize public protests