Party Leaders React to May's Brexit Failure - Brexit Explained

The transcript covers a debate in the House of Commons regarding the repeated rejection of the Prime Minister's Brexit deal. Various members, including Ian Blackford, Vincent Cable, Carolina Lucas, and Nigel Dodds, express their concerns and suggestions. The discussion highlights the need for alternative solutions, critiques of the Prime Minister's approach, and the urgency of addressing key issues like the backstop.

What was the main reason for the rejection of the Prime Minister's deal according to the first section?

• Public protests

• International pressure

• Economic instability

• Lack of support from the House

What is the suggested course of action if the Prime Minister cannot accept the need for an alternative deal?

• Call for a public referendum

• Step down immediately

• Propose a new trade agreement

• Seek international mediation

What does the House have the responsibility to find according to the first section?

• A majority for a better deal

• A new Prime Minister

• A solution to the economic crisis

• A way to delay Brexit

What does Ian Blackford suggest as a necessary step in the Brexit process?

• Revoking the current deal

• Holding a second referendum

• Negotiating with the EU

• Forming a new government

Which alternative options are mentioned in the third section as compatible with the Withdrawal Agreement?

• A customs union and a confirmatory vote

• A new referendum and a trade deal

• A no-deal Brexit and a general election

• A hard border and a soft Brexit

What criticism is directed at the Prime Minister in the final section?

• Not consulting with the EU

• Ignoring public opinion

• Failing to recognize a dead deal

• Delaying the Brexit process

What issue does Nigel Dodds urge the Prime Minister to address?

• The backstop issue

• The leadership of the party

• The timing of the general election

• The economic impact of Brexit