Boris Johnson criticises Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson criticises Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

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The transcript discusses a bill related to Northern Ireland, highlighting the need for compromise and the importance of the assembly and government. It critiques the bill as not truly allowing the UK to take back control, as it still adheres to EU laws. Concerns are raised about trade frictions and the impact on UK standards. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Brexit's goal to diverge from EU rules and questions the democratic process behind these regulations. The speaker expresses difficulty in supporting the bill and hopes for future actions if it fails.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's hope regarding Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's stance on the Northern Ireland bill?

That he will reconcile with the outcome

That he will propose a new bill

That he will ignore the bill

That he will oppose the bill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe about the current solution offered by the EU?

It is a complete removal of EU regulations

It allows the UK full control

It imposes EU regulations with lighter bureaucracy

It is a temporary solution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what remains unclear about goods made in Northern Ireland?

Whether they can be sold in the EU

Whether they can be labeled as EU goods

Whether they can be made according to UK standards

Whether they can be exported to the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What key question does the speaker raise about the decision-makers for Northern Ireland's regulations?

Who votes for the people making these rules?

Who benefits from these regulations?

Who profits from these regulations?

Who enforces these regulations?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope for if the current deal does not work?

That the UK will have the courage to deploy the bill again

That the UK will renegotiate with the EU

That the UK will accept the EU's terms

That the UK will abandon Brexit