May Said to Weigh Plan to Postpone Brexit Vote

The transcript discusses the pressure on Theresa May to postpone a vote, with insights into why she might delay it. It highlights concerns about the backstop and the Irish border, and explores the possibility of renegotiating with Brussels. The discussion also covers the EU's legal constraints and the potential for future relationship adjustments.

What are the two main reasons Theresa May is standing firm on her decision?

• She aims to strengthen ties with the US and reduce EU influence.

• She is confident the current deal will pass and wants to focus on domestic issues.

• She wants to avoid a no-deal Brexit and maintain the current customs union.

• She believes she can get a better deal from Brussels and wants to give Parliament more say.

What is the primary concern regarding the backstop in the Brexit negotiations?

• It could lead to a permanent customs union with the EU.

• It might result in increased tariffs on UK goods.

• It may lead to the UK losing its fishing rights.

• It could cause a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Why is the customs union a problem for Brexiteers?

• It requires the UK to adopt EU environmental standards.

• It increases the cost of goods imported from the EU.

• It restricts the movement of UK citizens within the EU.

• It limits the UK's ability to negotiate independent trade deals.

What is the European Union's stance on the possibility of changing the Brexit deal?

• They have proposed a new deal that excludes the backstop.

• They are willing to make significant changes to the backstop.

• They insist there is no Plan B and the current deal is final.

• They are open to renegotiating the legally binding parts of the deal.

What aspect of the Brexit deal is not legally binding and could potentially be tweaked?

• The future relationship between the UK and the EU.

• The rights of EU citizens in the UK.

• The terms of the customs union.

• The financial settlement agreed upon.