`Cox's Codpiece' Briefly Becomes Focus of Brexit Debate

`Cox's Codpiece' Briefly Becomes Focus of Brexit Debate

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The transcript discusses the need for a legally binding change to the Withdrawal Agreement, involving its reopening due to responses from Brussels and remarks by the French Minister. It questions the government's policy on this matter, with Mr. Smith affirming the goal to change the backstop. The term 'Cox's Codpiece' is humorously explained, emphasizing the importance of its contents being in working order.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for reopening the Withdrawal Agreement according to the speaker?

To delay the process

To seek approval from the French Minister

To exchange more letters

To make a legally binding change

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's policy regarding the backstop?

To ignore the backstop issue

To change the backstop to influence advice

To eliminate the backstop entirely

To maintain the current backstop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous term does the speaker use to describe a part of the discussion?

Johnson's jacket

Brown's briefcase

Coxey's codpiece

Smith's suitcase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker repeat the term 'Coxey's codpiece'?

To emphasize its importance

To confuse the audience

To make a joke

To clarify its alliterative quality

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's concern regarding 'Coxey's codpiece'?

That it is outdated

That it is not in working order

That it is misunderstood

That it is too complex