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David Davis Affair

On parables and principles

By Martin Bright - 19 June

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

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Tactical Briefing

By Jesse Armstrong - 19 June

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

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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?

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Bitter Tory rivals

By Hazel Blears - 13 June

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...

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Another George Lansbury?

By Stephen Brasher - 12 June

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

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

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Davis quits over 42 days

By Ben Davies - 12 June

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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