Many Tory Lawmakers Fear Brexit Being Lost, U.K.'s Crabb Says

Many Tory Lawmakers Fear Brexit Being Lost, U.K.'s Crabb Says

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by Theresa May in securing support for her Brexit deal, focusing on the Irish backstop and the need for cross-party agreement. Stephen Crabb highlights the EU's firm stance and the potential delay of Brexit Day. Various backbench amendments are considered, including the customs union, with concerns about constitutional implications. The discussion emphasizes the importance of reaching a negotiated Brexit agreement to avoid a no-deal scenario.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister's current strategy regarding the Irish backstop agreement?

To negotiate a new deal with the DUP

To accept the EU's terms without changes

To seek changes to the backstop agreement

To abandon the backstop entirely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the EU's consistent message regarding the Irish backstop?

They are open to removing it

They will impose a time limit on the backstop

They will stand by the Irish Government's demands

They will negotiate a new backstop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for a potential delay in Brexit Day?

Lack of agreement on the backstop

The Prime Minister's resignation

Insufficient time to pass necessary legislation

The EU's refusal to negotiate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of Labour regarding negotiations with the Prime Minister?

They want a second referendum

They support the current deal

They demand the removal of the no-deal Brexit option

They are willing to negotiate without conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Frank Field's proposal to help find a Brexit solution?

To hold a series of test votes

To negotiate directly with the EU

To remove the backstop

To call for a second referendum

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of agreeing on a customs union according to the discussion?

It would automatically resolve all Brexit issues

It would eliminate the need for a backstop

It would lead to a no-deal Brexit

It would still require an Irish backstop

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concern regarding the Nick Boles amendment?

It would delay Brexit indefinitely

It would remove the Irish backstop

It might allow backbenchers to control the parliamentary agenda

It could lead to a no-deal Brexit