Alastair Campbell: Theresa May reducing UK politics to laughing stock

Alastair Campbell: Theresa May reducing UK politics to laughing stock

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The transcript criticizes the Prime Minister for her obliviousness to the damage she is causing to democracy. It highlights her loss of control over Parliament and her cabinet, as well as the loss of respect from EU leaders. The UK's global image is portrayed as diminished, with the Prime Minister's strategy of repeatedly asking MPs the same question being seen as an affront to democracy. The transcript concludes by emphasizing the British public's disapproval and the changing realities of Brexit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister seemingly unaware of according to the first section?

The benefits of her flagship policy

The damage to democracy she is causing

The support she has from her cabinet

The economic impact of her policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Prime Minister lost according to the second section?

Her ability to negotiate with the EU

The support of the British public

The respect of her fellow EU leaders

Her position as Prime Minister

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the UK's political standing described in the second section?

As a global leader

As a respected democracy

As a laughingstock

As a rising power

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister's strategy criticized for in the third section?

Implementing unpopular policies

Failing to negotiate with the EU

Repeating the same question to MPs

Ignoring public opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's reaction to the situation as described in the third section?

They are supportive of the Prime Minister

They are indifferent to the political crisis

They are increasingly discontent

They are hopeful for a resolution