David Davis Resigns!

I've always had a huge mount of respect for the man, and imo it was a massive mistake to elect Cameron leader instead of Davies. I wonder what will become of his career now :what:
 
Publicity stunt with a dangerous precedent (but could be a decent tactic) all it requires is for one opposition MP to resign 'on principle' (provided they're in safe seat) and turn the by election into a quasi referendum. Labout would be stpuid to stand a candidate, although I note the 'Sun' are standing Kelvin McKenzie. If I were a Labour strategist I wouldn't even entertain the idea.
 
Cant get my head around this at all

I dont quite agree Warbler, that its a dangerous precedent. I just cant weigh it up...

Always thought he was a bit odd and its no secret that he doesnt get on with Dave

I suspect the public will just see it as attention seeking tahts got out of control
 
The responses to one of the articles [Martin's] on the DT site are approx 09% in favour, and well worth reading

Someone also mentions that BBC Political Ed Nick Robinson's blog mentions that the BBC has been completely inundated with messages of support. I think the journo/political elite is well out of touch on this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/
 
Thoughtful leader in the DT today on the background to and implications of this

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jh...6/16/do1601.xml


As the great Libertarian John Stuart Mill remarked many years ago:

"The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant."
 
"There is also something quintessentially British about the defence of personal liberties, given the amount of blood spilt over the centuries to obtain and preserve them."

What the ****? shrug::
 
I thought Michael Portillo said something interesting the other day when he commented that the Conservatives had shown their libetarian approach rather than their Authoratarian approach.
 
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