Debates between Alex Sobel and David Davis during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Tue 5th Dec 2017

EU Exit Negotiations

Debate between Alex Sobel and David Davis
Tuesday 5th December 2017

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman, and if I were to give him one piece of advice about negotiations, it would be not to give up before they start.

Alex Sobel Portrait Alex Sobel (Leeds North West) (Lab/Co-op)
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As Arlene Foster now seems to be running the rule over the Government’s EU exit negotiations, are we to expect that a Member from the DUP Bench will join the Secretary of State’s team in a confidence and supply arrangement?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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Perhaps the hon. Gentleman should address that question to those on the DUP Bench, not to those on the Government Benches.