U.K. Speaker Derails May's Plan for Third Vote on Her Brexit Deal

The transcript discusses the standards required for a meaningful vote in the UK Parliament, referencing Erskine May. The Prime Minister acknowledges these constraints and the possibility of a third meaningful vote. The Speaker emphasizes the need for the government to meet the test of change and prohibits circumventing the ruling with certain motions. The session aims to clarify the House's preferences through debate and voting.

What document did the speaker reference to explain the standards for a meaningful vote?

• The Magna Carta

• Erskine May

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

What did the Prime Minister acknowledge regarding the speaker's constraints?

• That they were outdated

• That they were accepted

• That they were unclear

• That they were unnecessary

What is the government expected to meet according to the speaker?

• The test of time

• The test of patience

• The test of change

• The test of endurance

What type of motions did the speaker instruct the Table office not to accept?

• Budget motions

• Amendment motions

• Adjournment motions

• Paving motions

What opportunity does the speaker look forward to in the debate and votes?

• To delay the process

• To start the process of indicating what the House wants

• To end the discussion

• To avoid any decisions