U.K. Parliament Rips Up Brexit Deal, Sends May Back to Talks

U.K. Parliament Rips Up Brexit Deal, Sends May Back to Talks

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The transcript discusses the outcomes of seven amendments related to Brexit, with two passing and five failing. Theresa May supported a proposal to renegotiate the Irish backstop but faced opposition to a no deal Brexit. The House of Commons lacks a majority for a no deal Brexit, and the EU, led by Donald Tusk, is unwilling to renegotiate the backstop. Theresa May may be using the situation to pressure MPs into accepting her deal as the March 29th deadline approaches.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment did Theresa May support that was successful?

The no-deal Brexit amendment

The Irish backstop amendment

The Graham Brady proposal

The Spelman amendment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Spelman amendment aim to prevent?

A renegotiation of the Irish backstop

A no-deal Brexit

A second referendum

A customs union with the EU

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general sentiment in the House of Commons regarding a no-deal Brexit?

There is no majority support for it

There is strong support for it

It is favored by the majority of MPs

It is considered the best option

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the EU's position on renegotiating the Irish backstop?

They are undecided on the matter

They refuse to renegotiate it

They are open to renegotiation

They have already renegotiated it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy might Theresa May be using regarding the Brexit deadline?

To force MPs to choose between her deal and no deal

To negotiate a new deal with the EU

To extend the deadline indefinitely

To hold a second referendum