Histoire UK L3 : lecture 4
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When did Boris Johnson become Prime Minister?
On 24 July 2019, after Theresa May resigned.
What was Johnson’s core Brexit strategy?
Leave the EU by 31 October 2019, with or without a deal.
=> cut taxes for the 3M richest British people
=> introduced a points-based immigration program
Europe don’t want to renegotiate the withdrawal agreement : 585 pages resulting of 17 months negotiations
What controversial financial tactic did Johnson propose?
Using the UK’s £30 billion divorce payment as leverage in negotiations.
What major issue did it include?
The Irish backstop.
What positions did Johnson hold before becoming PM?
Foreign Secretary and Mayor of London.
Why is his stance on Brexit seen as strategic?
He may not have fully believed in Brexit but used it to gain power.
What was his long-term political ambition?
To become Prime Minister by around 2019.
What was the famous NHS funding claim?
£350 million per week would go to the NHS.
Why was this claim misleading?
It ignored the UK’s rebate and EU benefits.
What role did fear play in his campaign?
He exploited fear of immigration.
How did Johnson contribute to Euroscepticism?
Through articles criticizing EU regulations.
Give an example of media exaggeration.
Claims that the EU regulated cucumber shapes.
What does this show about media influence?
Media helped build long-term anti-EU sentiment.
Why was Johnson criticized within his own party?
Fear of a no-deal Brexit.
What was Philip Hammond’s position?
He opposed no-deal and would try to prevent it.
How did the business community react?
They supported Johnson but feared economic disruption.
Why did Johnson call a snap election?
To break the parliamentary deadlock.
When was the election held?
12 December 2019.
What was the risk of this election?
Another hung parliament and continued deadlock.
What was the result of the election?
A landslide victory for Conservatives.
What majority did Johnson obtain?
80 seats.
What percentage of votes did Conservatives win?
43.6%
What is the “red wall”?
Former Labour regions that voted Conservative.
What continued during the transition period?
Free movement of goods and people.
What was negotiated during this period?
The future EU–UK relationship.
When was the trade deal signed?
24 December 2020.
When did it take effect?
1 January 2021.
What did the deal eliminate?
Tariffs and quotas on goods.
Why is the deal still disruptive?
It introduced new borders and checks.
What is meant by a “Canada-style deal”?
A free trade agreement without full single market access.
What new requirements exist for trade?
Customs declarations and regulatory checks.
What standards must both sides respect?
Environment, labor, and subsidies.
What happens in case of conflict?
Retaliatory measures like tariffs.
Which sectors are covered by cooperation?
Energy, transport, fishing.
What happened to the Erasmus program?
The UK withdrew but came back on April 15th 2026, UK and EU announced the reintegration of the UK in the Erasmus program
What rights did EU citizens lose after Brexit?
Automatic right to live and work in the UK.
What must new migrants now obtain?
Work permits and residence permits.
How many people were affected?
3 million EU citizens in the UK and 1 million Brits in the EU.
What remains unchanged?
No physical border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Where do checks now occur?
Ports between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Why was fishing politically important?
It symbolized national sovereignty.
What share of the economy does fishing represent?
Only 0.1%.
What did the UK gain?
Increased quotas and control over waters.
What percentage of EU quotas is transferred to the UK?
25% (2021–2026).
Can EU boats still fish in UK waters?
Yes, until 2026.
Why is compromise necessary?
UK fish is largely sold to EU markets.
Has UK fishing increased?
Yes, slightly (e.g., 652,000 tonnes in 2021).
Why is the benefit limited?
Fish availability and markets are unpredictable.
What are the two key Brexit phases?
31 Jan 2020: legal exit
31 Dec 2020: economic separation
What changed on 1 January 2021?
The UK left the single market and customs union.
What is “Global Britain”?
A strategy of independent trade and foreign policy.