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David Davis Affair
On parables and principles
Where is the David Davis of the left, prepared to resign and challenge the government's authoritarian agenda?
Truly, madly, politically
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?
Bitter Tory rivals
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?
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
The Conservative shadow Home Secretary has resigned over the introduction of 42 days without charge
Davis quits over 42 days
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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