Theresa May speaking on Brexit on visit to Grimsby

The transcript discusses the UK's strong economic performance, highlighting record employment rates and low borrowing. It emphasizes the benefits of securing a deal, which would allow the UK to focus on future trade relationships and economic growth. The upcoming parliamentary decision on the deal is crucial, with previous opposition due to various concerns, including the Northern Ireland backstop. The government is actively working with the EU to address these concerns, ensuring no hard border and maintaining the Good Friday Agreement.

What are some of the economic indicators mentioned that highlight the UK's current economic strength?

• Record high employment rate and low borrowing

• Decreasing employment rate and high borrowing

• High unemployment rate and increasing debt

• Increasing unemployment rate and rising debt

What is one of the potential benefits of securing a deal, as mentioned in the first section?

• Decreased international trade

• More investment and job creation

• Higher unemployment rates

• Increased government borrowing

What is one of the reasons some MPs opposed the deal in January?

• They wanted to increase taxes

• They wanted to reduce government spending

• They had genuine concerns about the deal

• They supported a no-deal exit

What is the purpose of the Northern Ireland backstop?

• To ensure a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland

• To guarantee no hard border if negotiations fail

• To permanently separate Northern Ireland from the UK

• To increase trade barriers with the EU

What commitment does the government reaffirm regarding the Belfast Good Friday Agreement?

• To avoid a hard border in all circumstances

• To disregard the agreement in future negotiations

• To alter the agreement significantly

• To renegotiate the entire agreement