Conservative and Labour Compromise Explained - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the ongoing challenges in passing a Brexit deal through the UK Parliament. It highlights the political dynamics following the defeat of May's deal, the impact of local election results, and the proposed compromise involving a temporary customs union. The video analyzes the difficulties in securing cross-party support and critiques the withdrawal agreement's effectiveness, emphasizing the complexities and uncertainties surrounding Brexit negotiations.

What was the main reason Corbyn and May believed their parties lost votes in the local elections?

• Lack of Brexit resolution

• Economic downturn

• Internal party conflicts

• Public dissatisfaction with leadership

What is the proposed compromise between May and Corbyn regarding Brexit?

• Immediate Brexit with no deal

• A permanent customs union

• A second referendum

• A temporary customs union until 2022

Why is the proposed customs union compromise unlikely to pass in Parliament?

• It requires a second referendum

• It is already part of the withdrawal agreement

• It lacks support from both Conservative and Labour MPs

• It is too popular among MPs

What does the existing withdrawal agreement already include regarding the customs union?

• A customs union until 2030

• A permanent customs union

• No customs union

• A customs union until at least 2022

What technological challenge is mentioned in relation to the customs union?

• Building new trade routes

• Implementing a digital voting system

• Creating technology for different customs schedules without physical infrastructure

• Developing infrastructure for a hard border