Chi Onwurah MP on market walkabout

The transcript discusses the implications of Brexit, focusing on the economic and trade impacts on the UK, particularly the Northeast region. It highlights concerns about the UK's negotiating skills and the potential effects on manufacturing and exports. The discussion also covers the upcoming vote on Article 50 and the decision to leave the EU, considering the single market and customs union. The speaker expresses concerns about making the region poorer and emphasizes the importance of maintaining trade relations with the EU.

What are the two main factors affecting the availability of goods in the UK as discussed in the video?

• Technology and Innovation

• Weather and Brexit

• Imports and Exports

• Inflation and Taxes

What is the main concern regarding the UK's position in global trade post-Brexit?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Increased tariffs

• Decline in technology

• Negotiating power with multinationals

What is the significance of the vote mentioned in the video?

• To decide on new trade partners

• To trigger Article 50 for leaving the EU

• To increase import taxes

• To reduce government spending

What is the potential impact of leaving the single market on the Northeast region?

• Growth in technology sector

• Decrease in manufacturing

• Rise in agricultural exports

• Increase in tourism

What is the speaker's stance on trading with the EU after Brexit?

• It will be unnecessary

• It will be manageable

• It will be impossible

• It will be highly profitable