U.K.'s Soubry Says Listen to Business on Brexit

The transcript discusses Theresa May's approach to Brexit negotiations, highlighting her tone and honesty. It explores the challenges of securing a free trade deal, especially in key sectors like financial services and pharmaceuticals, and the difficulty of avoiding cherry-picking. The potential negative impacts of a no-deal Brexit, including falling into WTO tariffs and losing the customs union, are also examined, emphasizing the adverse effects on British business.

What was the speaker's opinion on Theresa May's tone in her letter to the EU?

• It was aggressive and confrontational.

• It was honest and well-received.

• It was unclear and confusing.

• It was dismissive and rude.

Why does the speaker prefer remaining in the single market?

• To avoid trade with the EU.

• To solve the Scottish problem and Northern Ireland concerns.

• To increase tariffs on EU goods.

• To reduce business regulations.

What is a major challenge in achieving a free trade deal according to the speaker?

• Decreasing the influence of the EU on UK laws.

• Increasing immigration from the EU.

• Including all sectors like financial services and pharmaceuticals.

• Reducing tariffs on agricultural products.

What does the speaker believe about the government's role in prioritizing sectors?

• All sectors should be treated equally without input.

• The government should ignore business advice.

• Business should guide which sectors are prioritized.

• The government should decide which sectors are most important.

What are the potential consequences of a no-deal Brexit as mentioned by the speaker?

• It would have no significant impact.

• It would lead to World Trade Organization tariffs and harm British business.

• It would improve relations with the EU.

• It would strengthen the UK's economy.