Special Cabinet meeting before BREXIT Speech

The transcript discusses the UK cabinet's internal disagreements and eventual unity over Theresa May's Brexit vision. The cabinet agreed on a bespoke Brexit deal, rejecting Swiss or Canadian models. EU negotiator Michel Barnier warned against cherry-picking and emphasized settling accounts before trade talks. Euro skeptics pushed for a quicker Brexit, while May sought to influence key EU leaders to ease negotiation conditions.

What was the main point of contention between the Chancellor and the Foreign Secretary regarding Brexit?

• The type of trade deal to pursue

• The length of the transition period

• The involvement of Michael Gove

• The role of the Home Secretary

What type of Brexit deal is Theresa May advocating for?

• A Swiss-style deal

• No deal at all

• A bespoke arrangement

• A Canadian-style deal

What warning did Michel Barnier issue regarding the Brexit negotiations?

• The UK should expedite the divorce process

• The UK must settle its accounts before trade talks

• The UK can cherry-pick its preferred deal elements

• The UK should follow a Swiss-style deal

Who are some of the key EU leaders Theresa May might appeal to in order to influence Brexit negotiations?

• Nicola Sturgeon and Arlene Foster

• Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron

• Boris Johnson and Michael Gove

• Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk

What is the broader challenge mentioned in the final section regarding Brexit negotiations?

• Appealing to EU leaders

• Overcoming negotiation stalemates

• Settling the cabinet rift

• Securing a bespoke trade deal