David Davis Affair
In David Davis Affair
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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
