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Sir David Davis writes for The Telegraph on how attempts to block no deal weaken the UK’s negotiation position
As published in The Telegraph: Put aside the hyperbole and exaggeration about “the death of democracy” and “constitutional outrage” that have accompanied the Prime Minister’s plans to prorogue Parliament. It is actually a sensible strategy that can potentially reset the tortured Brexit negotiations. In politics, momentum is key but it’s also crucial to have a […]
Sir David Davis writes in The Telegraph on why the independent review of HS2 should recommend scrapping the project
Grant Shapps’ first major announcement as Transport Secretary – a review on whether HS2 should go ahead – is excellent news for British taxpayers. I know from my time as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee that governments find it hard to change their minds on big expensive projects. But this review should provide the […]
Sir David Davis writes for The Sun on how attempts to stop No Deal Brexit will fail
As published in The Sun: SO Philip Hammond thinks that a No Deal Brexit would be a betrayal of the decision taken by the British people in the 2016 referendum? This is a spectacular irony, given that no one else in government has done more to undermine that decision by the people than the ex-Chancellor. […]
Sir David Davis writes a letter to The Times arguing Neil Basu was straying well beyond his brief when he suggested journalists could be held criminally responsible for publishing leaked government documents.
As published in The Times: Sir, Neil Basu should have known that he was straying well beyond his brief when he suggested that journalists could be held criminally responsible for publishing leaked government documents. Any competent senior police officer should have been aware that only a matter of weeks ago the lord chief justice of […]
Sir David Davis gives an interview with The Daily Mail on his family’s fight with the rare genetic condition SYNGAP1
As published in The Daily Mail: Men of David Davis’s background and generation have a particular way of crying. In his case, the voice thickens and he pauses, as if suppressing deep sorrow. Then he clears his throat and takes another gulp of coffee. It’s only when he lifts his head towards the window that […]