U.K. Sends May Back to Brussels to Renegotiate Brexit

The transcript discusses Theresa May's recent political maneuvers regarding Brexit, highlighting her short-term successes in Parliament and the challenges she faces with the EU. It covers the UK's limited enthusiasm for reopening the withdrawal agreement and the EU's firm stance against renegotiation. The potential for cross-party talks and the EU's reaction to the UK's proposals are also explored.

What was one of the key challenges Theresa May faced in the Commons?

• Securing a delay in Brexit negotiations

• Convincing the EU to change the withdrawal agreement

• Gaining support for the controversial backstop

• Winning a majority for a no-deal Brexit

What did Theresa May acknowledge about the withdrawal agreement?

• There is strong support for reopening it

• The EU is willing to make changes

• It is easy to change

• There is limited enthusiasm for reopening it

What potential solution did Theresa May consider for the withdrawal agreement?

• Extending Brexit indefinitely

• Ignoring the EU's stance

• Introducing a legally binding change

• Replacing the backstop entirely

What is the EU's stance on renegotiating the withdrawal agreement?

• They are eager to satisfy Brexiteers

• They have no appetite for renegotiation

• They are willing to change the Irish backstop

• They are open to major concessions

What was the EU's reaction to the UK's vote on the withdrawal agreement?

• They saw it as a chance to make concessions

• They were willing to renegotiate immediately

• They reacted with little interest in changes

• They decided to extend Article 50