Brexit Negotiations Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Brexit Negotiations

Rupa Huq Excerpts
Monday 11th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I absolutely agree. We have shown that we can achieve what we want to achieve for the United Kingdom. That bodes well for the next phase of the negotiations. I am optimistic about that next phase and I hope others will be, too.

Rupa Huq Portrait Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)
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In the light of the nearly £40 billion that we will now be spending to leave the EU, when does the Prime Minister anticipate our regaining our triple A credit rating?

Theresa May Portrait The Prime Minister
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Of course, the credit ratings are determined by external bodies, but one thing is certain: if the hon. Lady wants to ensure that we have good credit ratings in the future, we do not want a Labour Government and a run on the pound.