Scotland's First Minister announces plans for a Norway-style arrangement to stay in the EU single market.

Scotland's First Minister announces plans for a Norway-style arrangement to stay in the EU single market.

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The video discusses Nicola Sturgeon's plan for Scotland to remain in the EU's single market post-Brexit, either as part of the UK or independently. It highlights the potential economic and political implications, including the possibility of a hard border and the impact on businesses. The UK Government's response is cautious, with ongoing negotiations and the prospect of a second Scottish independence referendum looming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Nicola Sturgeon's proposal for Scotland regarding the European Union's internal market?

To leave the EU entirely

To remain in the EU without any changes

To join the European Economic Area like Norway and Iceland

To form a new trade agreement with the EU

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did critics raise about Scotland staying in the single market?

It would decrease trade with the EU

It would increase taxes in Scotland

It would lead to a loss of cultural identity

It would lead to a hard economic border with the rest of the UK

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative control measure was suggested by a panel member advising Nicola Sturgeon?

Complete open borders with the EU

Increased tariffs on goods

Differential system of National Insurance numbers

Passport checkpoints at the border

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the UK Government's stance on another Scottish independence referendum?

They fully supported it

They encouraged it

They were indifferent

They believed it was unnecessary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to be a crucial event in the negotiations between Scotland and the UK Government?

A meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee

A public referendum

A visit from the EU Commission

A debate in the Scottish Parliament