Nick Clegg speech on Lib Dem Brexit position

The transcript discusses the potential damage Brexit could cause, particularly in negotiations with the EU, and criticizes the Conservative Party's complacency and election strategies. It highlights the economic consequences of a hard Brexit, focusing on its impact on income, taxes, and public services. The speaker questions who will hold Theresa May accountable for the economic harm Brexit may inflict on Britain. The transcript also addresses misconceptions about Brexit's economic projections, emphasizing that the long-term impacts are yet to be felt.

What is the main criticism of the Conservative party's approach to Brexit negotiations?

• They are too lenient with the EU.

• They are overconfident and complacent.

• They are prioritizing economic growth.

• They are too focused on public opinion.

According to the speaker, what is incompatible with a strong economy?

• A soft Brexit

• A hard Brexit

• Increased taxes

• Public spending cuts

What does the speaker suggest is already being affected by the pursuit of a hard Brexit?

• The education system

• The healthcare system

• The housing market

• The most vulnerable in society

What is the speaker's stance on the economic projections related to Brexit?

• They were overly optimistic.

• They are still valid as Brexit hasn't occurred yet.

• They are irrelevant to current policies.

• They have been proven entirely wrong.

What is the speaker's view on the timing of Brexit's long-term impacts?

• They will start to be felt after 2019.

• They are already being felt.

• They were felt immediately after the referendum.

• They will never be felt.