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Sir David Davis writes on taking back control
As published by Conservative Home: David Davis: We must show we did not ‘take back control’ in order to turn our back on the world “When people are free to choose, they choose freedom,” said Margaret Thatcher. That was true during the Cold War and it remains true across the world today. It’s true, to […]
Sir David Davis writes on the government’s proposals to restrict judicial review
As published by The Guardian: Be warned: this government is robbing you of your right to challenge the state. Judicial review is a cornerstone of British democracy. It empowers everyday people to challenge decisions made by public bodies. Whether it be central government or local authorities, rule makers are held accountable by ordinary people. This […]
Sir David Davis writes on rising taxes ahead of the Autumn Budget
As published by The Mail on Sunday: High taxing Chancellor Rishi Sunak will send UK economy crashing onto the rocks, writes former Brexit secretary DAVID DAVIS When Rishi Sunak delivers his Autumn Budget this week, he will do so with the country facing its worst winter crisis for more than 40 years. Rising fuel prices, […]
Sir David Davis writes on co-hosting the world’s first virtual Children’s Parliament
As published by the Daily Express: On Friday, October 29, I will be co-hosting the world’s first virtual Children’s Parliament. Up to 650 seven to 11-year-olds, from each constituency, will come together to debate and vote on issues that matter to them, including Covid, technology and environmental matters. However, I wish that I was not […]
Sir David Davis writes on big tech curtailing free speech
As published by The Daily Express: YouTube took down from the internet my speech at the Conservative Party conference against domestic vaccine passports, accusing me of breaching their policies and spreading “medical misinformation”. After the initial shock, I wondered if I had misspoken and said something wrong. Had I made a mistake? So I went […]