Douglas Carswell: Brexit is in the home straight

The transcript discusses the ongoing efforts by MPs to block Brexit, despite Boris Johnson securing a deal. It highlights the new Protocol ensuring market access between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, treating the UK as a single customs territory. The speaker believes that regulatory competition will eventually lead Northern Ireland to align more closely with the UK rather than the EU. The government plans to bring back a decisive vote on the Withdrawal Agreement, with Boris likely to win support. The transcript concludes by criticizing the desperate tactics of those opposing Brexit.

What is the current status of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal according to the speaker?

• He has secured a deal and is likely to get support.

• The deal has been rejected by all MPs.

• The deal is still under negotiation.

• He has not secured a deal yet.

What does the new Protocol ensure regarding Northern Ireland?

• There will be unfettered market access between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

• Northern Ireland will be part of the EU customs territory.

• Northern Ireland will have separate customs regulations.

• Northern Ireland will have no market access to Great Britain.

What is the potential benefit of regulatory competition mentioned in the video?

• It will lead to higher taxes.

• It will make Northern Ireland less competitive.

• It will make the UK more competitive.

• It will encourage Northern Ireland to align with the EU.

What might happen if the Brexit deal does not pass?

• The government will abandon Brexit.

• A decisive vote on the Withdrawal Agreement will be held.

• The EU will impose sanctions on the UK.

• The UK will immediately leave the EU without a deal.

How does the speaker describe the tactics of those opposing Brexit?

• They are likely to succeed in blocking Brexit.

• They are in line with public opinion.

• They are desperate and out of touch with the majority.

• They are supported by the majority of MPs.