MPs Reject Johnson's Election Plans... Why? - Brexit Explained

The video discusses Boris Johnson's attempt to call a general election, which required the support of 2/3 of the House of Commons. Despite a majority of 'yes' votes, the motion failed due to not meeting the supermajority requirement. The video also covers the tensions between Johnson and Corbyn over Brexit strategy, the blocking of a no-deal Brexit, and the implications of these events on future election prospects. The analysis suggests Labour's strategy may involve delaying the election to post-Brexit deadline to weaken Johnson's position.

What was Boris Johnson's primary reason for calling a general election?

• To gain support for his Brexit deal

• To increase his party's majority in the Commons

• To delay the Brexit deadline

• To challenge Jeremy Corbyn directly

What was the main accusation Jeremy Corbyn made against Boris Johnson regarding Brexit negotiations?

• Johnson was not negotiating at all

• Johnson's strategy was to run down the clock

• Johnson was planning to cancel Brexit

• Johnson had already agreed to EU terms

What was the outcome of the vote to block a no-deal Brexit?

• The vote was canceled

• The vote was postponed

• The vote was successful

• The vote was unsuccessful

Why did Boris Johnson fail to secure the required majority for a general election?

• He did not have enough support from his own party

• He did not achieve the 2/3 supermajority needed

• The opposition parties abstained from voting

• The vote was declared invalid

What strategy did Labour consider to be more advantageous regarding the timing of the general election?

• Holding the election on the same day as the Brexit deadline

• Holding the election before the Brexit deadline

• Holding the election after the Brexit deadline

• Not holding an election at all

What was the potential legal issue discussed regarding the call for a general election?

• The legality of the fixed term Parliament act

• The involvement of the European Union in the decision

• The ability to bring back the same motion in the same session

• The requirement for a simple majority

What was the SNP's stance on the general election?

• They were eager for it

• They wanted to delay it

• They were undecided

• They were against it