Pollster Curtice Says May Risks Losing Control of Brexit Agenda

The video discusses the current state of Brexit negotiations, focusing on the Prime Minister's stance and the upcoming vote in the House of Commons. Experts John Curtis and Mike Bell provide insights into the political and economic implications. The Prime Minister has ruled out extending or revoking Article 50 and is negotiating the backstop with Northern Irish Unionists. The upcoming vote is crucial, with potential amendments that could change the legislative process, allowing backbenchers to influence Brexit's direction. The discussion highlights the complexity and uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

What did the Prime Minister rule out in her Brexit plan?

• Implementing a customs union

• Negotiating a new trade deal

• Holding a second referendum

• Extending Article 50

What is the purpose of the upcoming parliamentary vote?

• To elect a new Prime Minister

• To express the House's views on Brexit

• To finalize the Brexit deal

• To approve a new trade agreement

What might the amendments to the motion allow the House to do?

• Change the Prime Minister

• Hold a general election

• Express views on Article 50

• Appoint a new Speaker

Why is changing the standing orders of the House of Commons significant?

• It allows the government to bypass Parliament

• It enables backbenchers to influence the agenda

• It leads to an automatic extension of Article 50

• It results in a new Brexit referendum

What could happen if enough backbenchers support an amendment?

• The Brexit deal could be automatically approved

• The government could lose control of the Brexit agenda

• A second referendum could be held immediately

• A new Prime Minister could be elected