CLEAN : Packet of crisps: Ex official slams UK's Brexit trade plans

The video discusses the importance of innovation and the benefits of the single market in Europe, particularly for Britain's services industry. It highlights the challenges and potential losses of leaving the single market, emphasizing that successful negotiation requires more than wishful thinking. The speaker stresses the importance of making decisions based on the best available information rather than assumptions.

Why is the single market important for Britain?

• It provides access to a large market for goods and services.

• It ensures Britain can negotiate independently.

• It limits Britain's market access.

• It allows Britain to avoid all trade obligations.

What might happen if Britain leaves the single market?

• Britain will gain more market access.

• Britain might lose access to service markets.

• Britain will have fewer trade obligations.

• Britain will have a stronger economy.

What is required to negotiate staying in parts of the single market?

• A simple request to Brussels.

• A complete withdrawal from the market.

• A fairy godmother skilled in trade law.

• A strong military presence.

What does the speaker wish for the government?

• To face no challenges.

• To make decisions based on the best available information.

• To rely on wishful thinking.

• To ignore trade laws.

What is the speaker's profession?

• Economist

• Teacher

• Politician

• Not a politician