The resignation of Tory Shadow Home Secretary David Davis, not just from his frontbench job but as an MP, is a remarkable piece of political drama. Quitting to force a by-election on the 42 days issue is an honourable and brave move; but for some of us, we've come to expect this from Davis who has a long history of speaking up for civil liberties. Tonight, a strong coalition is building around Davis and they clearly plan to take this fight to Brown and the country; persuading the majority of Britons who still believe in 42 days.
Any MP giving up his seat (and Davis could lose it) is remarkable.
Taking on a government backed by a large majority of people on a complex issue is remarkable.
Putting the right thing to do above your career is remarkable.
David Davis has a huge job to do and is now the unofficial spokesman for everyone who cherishes liberty; be it on ID cards, 42 day detention or the removal of trial by jury. Far from being a stunt, I am tonight very proud of Davis and if he brings the country with him on this, he could yet be the man who brings down Gordon Brown.
2 comments:
Remarkable man; stupid politican on this issue.
He has damaged his frontbench and party position. Its a lone maverik issue. Its going to take a lot more to regard democracy, defeat id cards and overturn 42 days.
Whole of the Conservatives such resign their seats to make any real differences, perhaps provoke a general election.
Of interest
Meeting 9/2/09
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/cs/forums/1572899/ShowPost.aspx
http://www.no2id.net/
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