BBC Question Time: Leanne Wood Of Plaid Cymru 'Won’t Be Intimidated' By Brexit Secretary David Davis

'When using words isn't enough, invade personal space and stare them down'.
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Leanne Wood, the leader of Welsh nationalist party Plaid Cymru, has said she “won’t be intimidated by anyone” after an exchange with Brexit Secretary David Davis that many on social media deemed inappropriate.

On BBC 1’s flagship politics show, Question Time, the pair argued over whether the Conservative Party reflected the views of Wales, as Wood claimed Theresa May’s attack on the EU at the start of the election campaign represented “English nationalism”.

Davis: “The leading party in Wales are the Conservative Party.”

Wood: “If you are referring to a poll that came out recently, let’s see the next poll.”

Davis: “Let’s wait and see the result, even better.”

Wood: “Let’s wait to see the result tonight after the local elections.”

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On Twitter, however, many were alarmed with Davis leaning in so closely to his opponent.

David Davis there leaning right into LeeAnn Woods space there, jovially though. No intimidation there, none at all. Jolly good #bbcqt 1950's

— KevR (@kwr66) May 4, 2017

When using words isn't enough, invade personal space and stare them down. @DavidDavisMP @LeanneWood #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/DvEzHnRkl7

— dafyddpritch (@dafyddpritch) May 4, 2017

"Well, I don't think I've seen you in here before..." pic.twitter.com/JVp6DBJ57h

— Robert Hutton (@RobDotHutton) May 4, 2017

David Davis really is an arse. #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/F6n0y5TLgw

— Esyllt Mair (@EsylltMair) May 4, 2017

what is this pic.twitter.com/2rUbhymiYo

— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) May 4, 2017

David Davis was being a real dick there to leanne Wood, leaning over her almost. An intimidation tactic. Git. #bbcqt

— AilsaT (@ailsatny) May 4, 2017

What's this posturing @DavidDavisMP? Scoffing recoil then invasive confrontation @LeanneWood needing a barrier #bbcqt..yuck!! #torytit pic.twitter.com/3uxamqnsiy

— Lifecyclista (@lifecyclista) May 4, 2017

Wood herself was later moved to respond on Twitter.

I won't be intimidated by anyone. https://t.co/9wjTqGNZ1h

— LeanneWood (@LeanneWood) May 4, 2017

The programme, presented by David Dimbleby, also included Labour’s Rebecca Long Bailey, Ukip leader Paul Nuttall, and Siemens UK boss Juergen Maier.

Here's our full #bbcqt panel for this Thursday. BBC One, 10pm - @DavidDavisMP @RLong_Bailey @paulnuttallukip @LeanneWood @Juergen_Maier pic.twitter.com/Y1FtrZdxAI

— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2017
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