CLEAN : British PM says Brexit threats timed to affect election

The transcript discusses the challenges in Britain's negotiations with the EU, highlighting misrepresentations in the press and a hardened stance by the European Commission. It notes that these actions are timed to influence the upcoming general election. Despite this, Britain clarifies its intentions post-Article 50, emphasizing no harm to EU allies and a desire for a deep partnership, while maintaining that no deal is better than a bad deal.

What does the phrase 'no deal is better for Britain than a bad deal' imply about Britain's negotiating strategy?

What does Britain hope to achieve in its relationship with the European Union?