’Legally Binding’ Changes to May’s Deal, Explained - Brexit Explained.

The video discusses the expected vote on May's Brexit deal, highlighting the last-minute changes agreed upon with the EU. It explains the controversial backstop issue, which aims to prevent a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The video outlines the proposed changes to the deal, including three new documents intended to reassure MPs about the temporary nature of the backstop. Despite these changes, skepticism remains among MPs, with some viewing the improvements as insufficient.

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the announcement of changes to May's deal?

• He was thrilled and excited.

• He was indifferent and unaffected.

• He was surprised and upset.

• He was not surprised but inconvenienced.

What was the main goal of May's Brexit deal?

• To ensure a hard Brexit.

• To maintain the UK's EU membership.

• To find a middle ground between a hard Brexit and staying close to the EU.

• To completely sever ties with the EU.

Why was the backstop considered controversial?

• It was unrelated to the Brexit negotiations.

• It was seen as a permanent solution.

• It was a temporary measure that could lead to indefinite delays.

• It was a popular solution among all parties.

What is the primary concern regarding the Northern Ireland border?

• It could lead to a hard border with Scotland.

• It might disrupt trade with France.

• It could reignite tensions due to historical conflicts.

• It would have no impact on the UK.

What is the purpose of the first new document introduced by May?

• To ensure the backstop is permanent.

• To delay the Brexit process further.

• To allow the UK to challenge the EU if the backstop is applied indefinitely.

• To remove the backstop entirely.

What does the second document introduced by May declare?

• The UK will accept the backstop indefinitely.

• The UK will leave the EU without any deal.

• The UK can unilaterally disapply the backstop if future negotiations fail.

• The UK will not negotiate with the EU.

What commitment is made in the third document regarding future negotiations?

• To delay negotiations until 2025.

• To expedite negotiations and replace the backstop by the end of 2020.

• To ignore the backstop issue entirely.

• To negotiate only with non-EU countries.