THE TELEGRAPH: The Conservative Party has been plunged into turmoil after David Davis, one of the party’s most senior members, unexpectedly resigned as an MP.
In a surprise move that shocked David Cameron, the shadow home secretary announced he was quitting the front bench following Gordon Brown’s victory over the 42 day terrorism laws.
After enjoying eight months of positive publicity and a series of recent electoral successes, Mr Davis’s move marks a significant setback for Mr Cameron.
The Tory leader will now have to deal with the biggest upheaval and uncertainty of his leadership since fighting off a possible early election last autumn.
Publicly, Mr Cameron said the move was “brave and courageous”. But Conservative insiders now believe Mr Davis has “lost the plot”.
The move stunned Westminster and shocked Tory MPs. Mr Davis acknowledged that he could be risking his own political future.
By standing down as an MP, Mr Davis will spark a by-election in his Yorkshire seat, where he will stand again as a Tory candidate campaigning on the issue of civil liberties. David Davis Stuns Westminster with Resignation over 42-Day Terror Law >>> By Andrew Porter, Political Editor | June 13, 2008
THE TELEGRAPH:
David Davis’ statement in full >>>
THE TELEGRAPH:
I’m Fighting to Defend Our Basic Freedoms >>> | June 13, 2008
THE TELEGRAPH:
David Davis Has Set a Powerful Example >>> By Simon Heffer | June 13, 2008
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