Everywhere You Turn, There Is a Bit of a Nightmare, Says U.K. Conservative MP

Everywhere You Turn, There Is a Bit of a Nightmare, Says U.K. Conservative MP

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The transcript discusses the challenges and political maneuvers surrounding the UK's Brexit deadline. It explores the possibility of meeting the 31st deadline, alternative timetables proposed by Jeremy Corbyn, and the complications of amendments in the Lords. The discussion also covers the timing and challenges of holding an election, the fixed term Parliament act, and the Labour Party's position on Brexit and elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the government might need to call an election according to the first section?

To gain a majority in the House of Commons

To extend the Brexit deadline

To negotiate a new deal with the EU

To avoid debates in the House of Lords

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jeremy Corbyn propose in the second section?

A complete withdrawal from the EU

A short extension to the Brexit deadline

Immediate elections

Joining the customs union

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of a three-month extension discussed in the second section?

A new deal with the EU

Endless debates without resolution

A majority government

Immediate resolution of Brexit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main obstacle to calling an election mentioned in the third section?

EU regulations

The fixed-term Parliament act

Lack of public interest

Labour Party's majority

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Labour Party hesitant about an election according to the third section?

They are trailing behind the Conservatives

They are leading in the polls

They have already agreed to an election

They want to focus on other issues