David Davis – Leadership contest would be ‘catastrophic’ for Brexit negotiations
After a tough few weeks for Theresa May, and amid speculation that Conservatives are rallying to replace her, Brexit Secretary David Davis spoke to Andrew Marr about what a leadership challenge would mean for the UK’s negotiations with the EU. Davis made it clear that he did not want to see a leadership challenge occur in the near future, though he didn’t entirely rule out a leadership bid of his own should the circumstances arise:
Marr: Would it be catastrophic for our Brexit negotiations for the Tory party now to have a leadership contest?
Davis: Yes… Let me be absolutely plain about this. Number one – I happen to think we’ve got a very good Prime Minister. I know she’s coming under a lot of pressure at the moment, but I’ve seen her in action – and I’ve seen a number of Prime Ministers in action over the years, I go right back to Margaret Thatcher – and I think she’s very good, she makes good decisions, she’s bold, she takes her time.
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