U.K.'s May Says House of Commons to Debate The 'Improved' Deal

The transcript discusses a Brexit deal agreed upon with the EU, emphasizing its benefits such as regaining control over laws, borders, and finances. It addresses concerns about the Northern Ireland backstop, ensuring it won't be permanent. Legal changes have been made to strengthen the deal, including a joint instrument and a unilateral declaration. The UK and EU have committed to replacing the backstop with alternative arrangements by December 2020. The improved deal will be debated in the House of Commons, aiming to deliver on the British people's decision.

What are some of the benefits mentioned in the Brexit deal for the UK?

• Regaining control over laws, borders, and finances

• Increasing annual payments to the EU

• Strengthening the common agricultural policy

• Maintaining free movement across borders

What was the main concern in Parliament regarding the Brexit deal?

• The common fisheries policy

• The independent trade policy

• The Northern Ireland backstop

• The jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice

What legal instrument was agreed upon to address the backstop issue?

• A new common agricultural policy

• A unilateral declaration by the EU

• A joint instrument with legal weight

• A revised fisheries policy

What is the purpose of the specific negotiating track mentioned in the third section?

• To maintain free movement across borders

• To increase annual payments to the EU

• To replace the backstop with alternative arrangements

• To enhance the common fisheries policy

What is the UK's position if the backstop comes into use and future relationship discussions break down?

• The UK will increase payments to the EU

• The UK will maintain the common agricultural policy

• The UK can instigate measures to disapply the backstop

• The UK will continue with the backstop indefinitely