Two Ds, Two faces?

I spotted this quote from David Davis this morning but LDV beat me to it: “I’m sorry that Labour and the Liberal Democrats funked it, but we’re still having a good argument and getting the issue raised.” Both personally and professionally I’ve spent quite a lot of time defending Davis’ actions, at least up to… Continue reading Two Ds, Two faces?

To be David Davis’ Sancho Panza?

I still haven’t made up my mind as to whether David Davis’ resignation is some sort of mad genius or just plain mad and I suspect this debate will rage for years to come. Over the weekend, my respect for him has increased as it became clear that part of the reason he did it… Continue reading To be David Davis’ Sancho Panza?

David Davis – the view from Strasbourg (well, Kehl actually)

What funny games appear to be going on in Westminster at the moment. First, Labour and the DUP redefine porkbarreling for the UK context (deny everything, smirk, smirk), then David Davis resigns – with Clegg’s backing. In terms of the latter, I’m just confused by the whole business. It is a little moot about whether… Continue reading David Davis – the view from Strasbourg (well, Kehl actually)