Chi Onwurah MP on market walkabout

The transcript discusses the implications of Brexit, focusing on the importance of the single market and customs union. The speaker emphasizes the need for a parliamentary debate to clarify what 'leave' means, arguing against a hard Brexit. They highlight the significance of trade for the Northeast region, which has a trade surplus, and express concerns about making constituents poorer. The conversation also touches on personal reflections and the challenges of decision-making.

Why does the speaker believe staying in the Single Market is crucial for the UK?

• To maintain a trade surplus in the Northeast region

• To increase imports from the EU

• To reduce the UK's global trading partners

• To support a hard Brexit

What is the speaker's stance on the interpretation of the Brexit referendum?

• It should be ignored

• It should be seen as a mandate for a hard Brexit

• It should be debated in Parliament

• It means leaving the EU without any conditions

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to understand the implications of Brexit?

• Immediate exit from the EU

• A clear definition of what 'leave' means

• Ignoring the Supreme Court's decision

• A public vote on the final deal

What personal challenge does the speaker mention towards the end of the discussion?

• Deciding on a new place to live

• Sending British troops abroad

• Choosing a political party

• Balancing work and personal life

What does the speaker find difficult about decision-making?

• The influence of multiple perspectives

• The absence of public opinion

• The simplicity of the choices

• The lack of information