Former U.K. Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls on Brexit Negotiations

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by Theresa May in uniting her party amid Brexit negotiations. It explores the possibility of a general election and the reluctance of the Conservative Party and DUP to pursue it. The discussion highlights the difficulties in reaching a Brexit deal and the potential for a no-deal scenario. It also examines the implications of maintaining the status quo post-Brexit, including issues related to the customs union and the Irish border. Finally, it addresses the irony of losing control over rules and the need to change immigration policies.

What challenges does Theresa May face in uniting her party?

What does the speaker suggest about the possibility of a general election?

How does the speaker view the likelihood of a detailed deal between Parliament and the European side?

What is the speaker's perspective on the implications of leaving the customs union?

What irony does the speaker mention regarding control after leaving the EU?