Esther McVey launches her bid for the Tory leadership.

Esther McVey launches her bid for the Tory leadership.

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The speaker discusses the ongoing struggle to leave the European Union, despite the initial vote to exit. They express frustration with the remain lobby's tactics and acknowledge the efforts of those fighting for Brexit. The speaker highlights Margaret Thatcher's influence and explains their resignation from the cabinet due to disagreements over the Withdrawal Agreement. They emphasize the lack of attention given to Brexiteers within the government and express regret that more did not resign to change the course of history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason does the speaker give for the delay in leaving the European Union?

Lack of public support

Economic instability

International pressure

The remain lobby's tactics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker credit with paving the way for Brexit?

David Cameron

Margaret Thatcher

Theresa May

Winston Churchill

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker resign from the cabinet?

Health reasons

Disagreement with the Withdrawal Agreement

To pursue a different career

Pressure from the public

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's concern about staying in the government?

It would increase their workload

It would improve their public image

It would lead to a promotion

It would imply Brexiteers were being heard

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker wish had happened in November?

The remain lobby had succeeded

The public had voted again

The Withdrawal Agreement was accepted

More cabinet members had resigned