U.K.'s May Says She's Determined to 'Get On' With Brexit

U.K.'s May Says She's Determined to 'Get On' With Brexit

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The transcript discusses the UK's struggle to finalize Brexit, highlighting the failure of Parliament to agree on a withdrawal strategy. The speaker expresses regret over the delay and emphasizes public frustration with the ongoing political stalemate. A request for a short extension of Article 50 is made to allow more time for decision-making. The speaker urges MPs to make a choice, warning against the damage to public trust if no decision is reached. Alternatives like a longer extension or a second referendum are considered but dismissed as undesirable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial action taken by the speaker to start the UK's exit from the EU?

Requesting a long extension

Holding a public referendum

Triggering Article 50

Negotiating a trade deal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker express regret in the second section?

For not holding a second referendum

For the delay in leaving the EU

For triggering Article 50

For negotiating with the EU

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on holding a second referendum?

The speaker supports it

The speaker is undecided

The speaker opposes it

The speaker has not mentioned it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope MPs will do regarding the Brexit deal?

Support the deal

Propose a new deal

Reject the deal

Delay the decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential consequence does the speaker mention if the UK does not leave the EU?

Better relations with the EU

Increased economic growth

Irreparable damage to public trust

Improved public trust