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Sir David Davis writes on costly Home Office plans to offshore refugees
As published in The Observer: How do we put a stop to the Channel crossings? There is no doubt that our relationship with France is pivotal. I’m not naive about this: I know a thing or two about negotiating with the French. Clearly, both the shadow of Brexit and the looming French presidential election are […]
Sir David Davis writes on why he opposes government plans for offshore processing of asylum applications
As published in The Daily Telegraph: Recent weeks have seen thousands of migrants crossing the Channel hoping to start a new life in Britain. This year alone, over 25,000 people have made this dangerous journey. This week, we saw those dangers result in the tragic deaths of more than 30 people in the Channel. It […]
Sir David Davis writes on illiberal and dangerous vaccine passports
As published by: Perspective Magazine The principal reason the UK has such a long and illustrious history as a great nation is freedom. Be that freedom of thought or belief, freedom of speech or assembly, or freedom under the law, freedom has been fundamental to defining the very nation we are today. It has shaped […]
Sir David Davis writes on flawed Commons investigation into Owen Paterson MP
As published by The Mail on Sunday: The case of Conservative MP Owen Paterson, who has been accused of abusing his position for personal gain, is shot through with high drama and personal tragedy. An MP for more than 20 years and a former Cabinet Minister, Mr Paterson faces political ruin, thanks to a one-sided […]
Sir David Davis writes on UK relations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
As published by The Daily Mail: Yesterday in the United States, former Saudi spymaster, Saad al Jabri, made extraordinary allegations that raised serious questions about Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, or ‘MBS’ as he is known. The CIA has already blamed MBS for the brutal murder and dismemberment of the critical Saudi journalist […]