EU Exit Negotiations Debate

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Anne Main

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EU Exit Negotiations

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Tuesday 5th September 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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Let us be clear. The aim of the Government is to get a free trade agreement and associated customs agreement. That is the aim, and that is the expectation. If that does not happen, it is not a catastrophe, but I would much, much prefer a free trade area and a customs agreement. That is what all the efforts of the Government in negotiation are going into.

Anne Main Portrait Mrs Anne Main (St Albans) (Con)
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that given that the majority of the public voted for two parties that held Brexit as part of their manifesto commitment, it would be helpful if the Labour party came to a settled view and made constructive input into the talks that he is having?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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Yes. One can reasonably expect some Labour Members to have different views, but for the deputy leader of the party to have a different view is really rather dramatic. The Labour party should do as my hon. Friend suggests.

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