What The Yellowhammer Report Tells Us About No Deal - Brexit Explained

The video revisits the Yellowhammer report, initially leaked and later officially released, detailing the potential impacts of a no-deal Brexit. It highlights the government's reluctance to release the report, the Greve motion forcing its publication, and the subsequent reactions. The report outlines worst-case scenarios, including disruptions to trade, medicine, and food supplies. A redacted section raises concerns about fuel availability. Reactions from politicians and industry leaders emphasize the severe risks of a no-deal Brexit, while the government attempts to downplay the report's findings.

What was the initial reason for the government's reluctance to release the Yellowhammer report?

• It was considered outdated.

• It was a classified document.

• It contradicted the government's narrative.

• It was incomplete.

What was the significant change made in the official version of the Yellowhammer report compared to the leaked version?

• The report was made more optimistic.

• The report was shortened.

• Additional data was added.

• The scenario was changed from 'base case' to 'worst case'.

What is one of the expected impacts on the UK due to a no-deal Brexit as per the Yellowhammer report?

• Increase in tourism.

• Decrease in fresh food supply.

• Improvement in trade relations.

• Reduction in fuel prices.

How might UK nationals in the EU be affected by a no-deal Brexit according to the report?

• They will face no changes.

• They will have increased access to services.

• They will lose EU citizenship overnight.

• They will gain additional rights.

What was the reaction of the British Medical Association to the Yellowhammer report?

• They were indifferent.

• They found the report reassuring.

• They supported the government's stance.

• They described the report as alarming.

What did the British Retail Consortium highlight about the impact of a no-deal Brexit?

• Stability in prices.

• Decrease in fresh food availability.

• Improvement in supply chains.

• Increase in consumer choice.

What did Michael Gove claim about the Yellowhammer documents?

• They are a worst-case scenario.

• They are outdated.

• They are irrelevant.

• They are a best-case scenario.