Theresa May statement on Brexit 'New Deal'

The transcript discusses the UK's involvement in a trade union focused on goods, highlighting the inability to reach an agreement during cross-party talks. It emphasizes the importance of allowing Parliament to decide on the trade arrangement during the bill's passage, presenting a choice between the government's proposal and a compromise. The government commits to legally enshrining Parliament's decision in legislation.

What is the main focus of the union discussed in the first section?

• A union on goods only

• A union on financial policies

• A union on environmental policies

• A union on services only

What was the outcome of the cross-party talks mentioned in the second section?

• An agreement was reached

• The talks were postponed

• No agreement was reached

• The talks were canceled

What opportunity is Parliament given during the passage of the bill?

• To negotiate with the EU directly

• To veto the bill entirely

• To resolve the issue between the government's proposal and a compromise option

• To propose new trade policies

What commitment does the government make in the final section?

• To decide the issue without Parliament's input

• To delay the decision indefinitely

• To let Parliament decide the issue and reflect it in legislation

• To ignore Parliament's decision

How will the outcome of Parliament's decision be handled according to the final section?

• It will be kept confidential

• It will be sent back to the EU

• It will be reflected in legislation

• It will be ignored