How We Got Here: A Brexit Timeline

The video covers the timeline of Brexit, starting with David Cameron's promise for a referendum on EU membership if his party won the 2015 election. After the 2016 referendum resulted in a decision to leave the EU, Theresa May became Prime Minister and triggered Article 50 in 2017. The video details the Brexit negotiations, including the controversial backstop agreement, and the repeated rejection of May's Brexit deal by Parliament. Following May's resignation, Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, facing challenges in meeting the Brexit deadline with or without a deal.

What promise did David Cameron make regarding the EU if his party won the 2015 election?

• To hold a referendum on EU membership

• To increase trade with the EU

• To strengthen ties with the EU

• To reduce immigration from the EU

What significant action did Theresa May take in March 2017 concerning Brexit?

• She held a second referendum

• She triggered Article 50

• She resigned as Prime Minister

• She signed a trade deal with the EU

What was the purpose of the 'Divorce Bill' discussed during the Brexit negotiations?

• To outline the UK's future trade deals

• To settle the financial obligations of the UK to the EU

• To determine the UK's military commitments to the EU

• To establish a new currency for the UK

How many times did Parliament reject Theresa May's Brexit deal?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What was Boris Johnson's stance on the Brexit deadline of October 31st?

• He wanted to delay it indefinitely

• He aimed to leave with a deal only

• He planned to hold another referendum

• He insisted on leaving with or without a deal