How We Got Here: A Brexit Timeline

The video covers the timeline of Brexit, starting with David Cameron's promise for a referendum on EU membership if his party won the 2015 election. After the 2016 referendum resulted in a decision to leave the EU, Theresa May took over as Prime Minister and triggered Article 50 in 2017, starting the Brexit process. Negotiations led to the controversial backstop agreement, causing resignations in the UK government. Parliament repeatedly rejected May's Brexit deal, leading to extensions. Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, promising to meet the Brexit deadline, despite challenges and further extensions.

What promise did David Cameron make regarding the EU if his party won the 2015 election?

• To reduce immigration from the EU

• To strengthen ties with the EU

• To increase trade with the EU

• To hold a referendum on EU membership

What significant action did Theresa May take in March 2017 concerning Brexit?

• She signed a trade deal with the EU

• She resigned as Prime Minister

• She triggered Article 50

• She held a second referendum

What was the purpose of the backstop agreement settled in July 2018?

• To ensure the UK remains in the EU

• To establish a new trade agreement with the EU

• To align the UK with EU customs rules temporarily

• To finalize the UK's exit from the EU

Why did Theresa May announce her resignation in May 2019?

• She wanted to pursue other opportunities

• Her Brexit deal was rejected multiple times

• She lost a general election

• She was appointed to a new position

What was Boris Johnson's stance on the Brexit deadline upon taking office?

• He wanted to delay Brexit indefinitely

• He aimed to leave the EU by the deadline with or without a deal

• He planned to hold another referendum

• He sought to strengthen ties with the EU