Tim Farron Reacts to Theresa May's Speech on Brexit

The transcript discusses the implications of Brexit, focusing on the UK's membership in the single market. It highlights that the single market was not explicitly on the ballot, and public opinion suggests a preference to remain in it. Theresa May's approach is criticized as an extreme version of Brexit, which is seen as damaging to both democracy and the economy.

What was not included on the Brexit ballot paper according to the transcript?

• The role of the British Parliament

• The future of the British economy

• Membership of the single market

• The leadership of Theresa May

What did a study before Christmas reveal about British people's opinion on the single market?

• The study was inconclusive

• Opinions were evenly split

• 90% wanted to stay in the single market

• Most wanted to leave the single market

What action did Theresa May take regarding Britain's membership in the single market?

• She consulted with British businesses

• She held a public referendum

• She waved the white flag and did not negotiate

• She decided to negotiate for membership

What assumption is made about the leave vote in the context of Brexit?

• It supports a new referendum

• It supports remaining in the EU

• It supports the hardest version of Brexit

• It supports a moderate version of Brexit

What are the potential consequences of the extreme version of Brexit being pursued?

• Improving democratic processes

• Increasing international trade

• Damaging the British economy and democracy

• Strengthening the British economy