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David Davis Affair

In David Davis Affair

Tactical Briefing

  • By Jesse Armstrong
  • 19 June 2008

From: The Unit
To: GB
Subject: Davis/Dolphins

Truly, madly, politically

Truly, madly, politically

  • By Catherine Fieschi
  • 19 June 2008

David Davis's snap resignation struck a chord with people because it was spontaneous and unscripted. But why did so many commentators struggle with the idea it was a reasoned decision, ponders Demos director Catherine Fieschi. And why do we have a problem with emotion in politics?

On parables and principles

On parables and principles

  • By Martin Bright
  • 19 June 2008

Where is the David Davis of the left, prepared to resign and challenge the government's authoritarian agenda?

Bitter Tory rivals

Bitter Tory rivals

  • By Hazel Blears
  • 13 June 2008

Who exactly is David Davis fighting against by forcing a contest in a seat where Labour comes third? Well, argues Hazel Blears, it could have something to with the contempt he feels for his party's leader...

Another George Lansbury?

  • By Stephen Brasher
  • 12 June 2008

The New Statesman's Stephen Brasher contrasts two very different politicians who both quit parliament to fight a by-election on a matter of principle

I Salute David Davis

  • By Martin Bright
  • 12 June 2008

The Conservative shadow Home Secretary has resigned over the introduction of 42 days without charge

Davis quits over 42 days

Davis quits over 42 days

  • By Ben Davies
  • 12 June 2008

Top Tory David Davis quits over his opposition to the 42 day detention decision in a major split with party leader David Cameron. Plus Stephen Brasher asks is this another George Lansbury?

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