Bloomberg View's Gilbert: Blair Late to Anti-Brexit Party

The transcript discusses the political landscape surrounding Brexit, highlighting Parliament's missed opportunity to impose conditions, the Labour Party's weak opposition, and Theresa May's hard Brexit stance. It also covers media perspectives, particularly the Telegraph's pro-Brexit stance, and Tony Blair's efforts to influence the House of Lords before Article 50 is triggered. The discussion emphasizes the EU's role in negotiations and the potential consequences for the UK.

What was the perceived role of the Labour Party in the Brexit debate according to the transcript?

• Part of the problem due to weak opposition

• A neutral party in the debate

• A strong opposition to Brexit

• A supporter of Theresa May's policies

What was Theresa May's approach to Brexit as discussed in the transcript?

• A referendum to decide the approach

• A soft Brexit with close EU ties

• A hard Brexit with severed EU ties

• No clear stance on Brexit

What was the outcome of David Cameron's attempt to secure EU reforms?

• He successfully negotiated a reform package

• He gained partial support from the EU

• He was left without any significant reforms

• He decided not to pursue any reforms

Why is Tony Blair speaking out according to the transcript?

• To influence the House of Lords and prevent a hard Brexit

• To support Theresa May's Brexit strategy

• To announce his return to politics

• To criticize the EU's negotiation tactics

What is the significance of Article 50 in the context of Brexit?

• It marks the beginning of the UK's exit from the EU

• It is a political alliance between the UK and EU

• It is a financial settlement between the UK and EU

• It is a trade agreement between the UK and EU