Larry the Cat plays with an ipad in Downing Street

Larry the Cat plays with an ipad in Downing Street

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The transcript discusses the decision to prorogue Parliament, with the Queen granting permission while on holiday in Balmoral. The DUP is pleased and seeks to renegotiate their agreement. The opposition, led by Jeremy Corbyn, criticizes the move as reckless. Future legislative plans include a Queen's speech on October 14th to introduce new bills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was approached to grant permission for the prorogation of Parliament?

The Prime Minister

The Speaker of the House

The Leader of the Opposition

The Queen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the DUP's reaction to the prorogation of Parliament?

They were indifferent

They were pleased

They were outraged

They were confused

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Speaker of the House describe the prorogation?

A minor issue

A constitutional outrage

A necessary step

A routine procedure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jeremy Corbyn call the prorogation of Parliament?

A strategic move

A political necessity

Appalling recklessness

A wise decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the Queen's speech scheduled to take place?

October 1st

October 14th

November 14th

November 1st

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