Theresa May Delivers Major Speech on Brexit

Theresa May's Brexit speech outlined a clean break from the EU, rejecting single market membership due to its regulatory constraints. She proposed a new customs agreement and emphasized that no deal is better than a bad deal. The speech received mixed reactions, with some fearing a punitive deal and others supporting her approach. The Labour leader criticized the implied threat of a low-tax economy. The Brexit Secretary addressed Parliament, and the speech's optimistic tone was noted, despite the looming Supreme Court ruling.

What does the Prime Minister propose regarding the UK's membership in the single market?

• To leave the single market

• To increase trade within the single market

• To negotiate partial membership

• To remain a full member

What is the Prime Minister's position on a customs agreement with the EU?

• She is open to various forms of customs agreements

• She wants to maintain the current customs agreement

• She insists on a new customs union

• She wants to avoid any customs agreement

What warning did the Prime Minister give regarding a punitive deal?

• It would have no impact on the UK

• It would strengthen EU-UK relations

• It would harm the countries of Europe

• It would be beneficial for the UK

How did Labour's Brexit spokesman react to the Prime Minister's speech?

• He demanded immediate withdrawal from the EU

• He opposed the speech entirely

• He supported the bid for single market access

• He called for a second referendum

What was the general tone of the Prime Minister's speech according to the report?

• Optimistic

• Neutral

• Aggressive

• Pessimistic