`Not a Good Start': Boris Johnson's Tough Week Leaves Brexit in Turmoil

`Not a Good Start': Boris Johnson's Tough Week Leaves Brexit in Turmoil

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The transcript discusses the potential delay of Brexit and the avoidance of an election. It covers the results of a parliamentary vote, the opposition's refusal to accept an election, and uses an analogy comparing the election offer to Snow White's poisoned apple. The Fixed Term Parliament Act 2011 is mentioned, and a promise is made not to seek further Brexit delays.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding Brexit?

Holding an election

Preventing a no-deal Brexit

Delaying the people's agenda

Increasing trade with Brussels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to avoid a no-deal Brexit?

Passing a specific bill

Holding a public referendum

Increasing public awareness

Negotiating with the opposition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the opposition leader's refusal of an election?

A strategic move

A historical first

A wise decision

A common occurrence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the election offer?

A golden opportunity

A poisoned apple

A necessary evil

A gift to the people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative act is mentioned in relation to the election motion?

The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011

The Parliamentary Procedures Act 2012

The Brexit Act 2016

The Election Reform Act 2010