Davis blows his top
The dramatic resignation of the shadow home secretary
Jun 12th 2008
http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11559259
[snip] Mr Davis talked about Magna Carta and habeas corpus, and has consistently opposed the government’s illiberal laws. But politics, as well as principle, may be involved. Mr Cameron called the stand “courageous” — but emphasised that Mr Davis’s decision was a personal one; he announced that Dominic Grieve would be taking on the home-affairs brief. There were whispers of a split between the Davids over whether, in office, they would repeal the 42-day law (assuming it becomes one). The fact that Mr Davis had consulted the Liberal Democrats, who also opposed longer detention, will also irk some Tories. The Lib Dems immediately said they would not run a candidate against him. [end]
Irrational exuberance
Why, without David Davis, the Conservatives need a Pickles tendency
Jun 19th 2008
http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11579572
David Davies Shadow Home Secretary Resigns to force By-election
BBC TV | 06/12.08 | vanity
Posted on 06/12/2008 5:15:58 AM PDT by vimto
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