No-Deal Brexit Would Be 'Disastrous,' U.K.'s Benn Says

No-Deal Brexit Would Be 'Disastrous,' U.K.'s Benn Says

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The transcript discusses the political maneuvers surrounding Brexit, focusing on key amendments like the Graham Brady and Yvette Cooper amendments. It highlights the challenges in renegotiating the Irish backstop and the EU's stance on the withdrawal agreement. The Prime Minister's strategy of presenting her deal as the only viable option is analyzed, along with the potential for future negotiations to clarify the UK's economic future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Graham Brady amendment discussed in the video?

To renegotiate the Irish backstop with the EU

To extend Article 50

To bring together conservative votes

To eliminate the Irish backstop completely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Yvette Cooper amendment aim to achieve?

To renegotiate the withdrawal agreement

To extend Article 50 and prevent a no-deal Brexit

To ensure a no-deal Brexit

To support the Prime Minister's deal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister's strategy regarding the Brexit deal as mentioned in the video?

To offer multiple alternatives to her deal

To present her deal as the only option besides no deal or delay

To focus solely on economic future negotiations

To prioritize the concerns of Tory Brexiteers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some members of the House of Commons oppose the Prime Minister's deal?

Because it includes the Irish backstop

Due to its focus on renegotiating with the EU

Due to its silence and vagueness on economic future

Because it extends Article 50

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest as a rational approach to Brexit negotiations?

To extend Article 50 indefinitely

To focus on the Irish backstop

To negotiate the future deal while still a member of the EU

To leave the EU without any deal