Arlene Foster reacts to Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament

Arlene Foster reacts to Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament

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The video discusses the longest parliamentary session since 1707, highlighting Boris Johnson's domestic agenda as the new Prime Minister. It covers the confidence and supply agreement, its review, and implications for Northern Ireland. The Prime Minister's right to seek a Queen's speech and the conference recess are explained. The video also touches on Brexit discussions before and after the European Council meeting. Finally, it addresses the Prime Minister's constitutional rights and the parliamentary process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is mentioned as a reference point for the length of the parliamentary session?

The Union of Scotland and England

The Battle of Hastings

The Glorious Revolution

The signing of the Magna Carta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original timeline for reviewing the confidence and supply agreement?

Four years

Three years

Two years

One year

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial contribution was made to Northern Ireland as part of the confidence and supply agreement?

750 million pounds

2 billion pounds

1 billion pounds

500 million pounds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Prime Minister seeking from Her Majesty the Queen?

A new budget proposal

A new Queen's speech

A new trade agreement

A new election

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many extra days are added to the conference recess?

Two days

Three days

Four days

Five days