Conservatives to form Minority Government in UK after disastrous election

Conservatives to form Minority Government in UK after disastrous election

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The transcript discusses the political landscape following a UK general election. Theresa May seeks to form a government with DUP support, emphasizing the need for certainty and a successful Brexit deal. Various political leaders react, with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party gaining momentum and the Liberal Democrats and SNP expressing their positions. UKIP faces leadership changes after achieving Brexit success. Theresa May addresses challenges to her leadership, focusing on forming a government in the national interest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Theresa May's primary goal in visiting the Queen after the election?

To resign as Prime Minister

To form a government with DUP support

To announce a new election

To seek a softer Brexit deal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which party gained seats and votes, defying expectations in the election?

UKIP

Labour Party

Liberal Democrats

Conservative Party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Liberal Democrats' stance regarding a coalition with Labour?

They supported a hard Brexit

They agreed to form a coalition

They refused to form a coalition

They demanded a new election

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the SNP's reaction to the election results?

They admitted the referendum was unpopular

They gained a majority of seats

They formed a coalition with the Conservatives

They supported a second independence referendum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred within UKIP following the election?

They supported Theresa May's government

Their leader stepped down

They gained a significant number of seats

They formed a coalition with Labour