Did you hear David Davis on the Today programme, 8.10am? In a ten minute interview about 90% was spent on the "process story" of his resignation and what it meant for his political future/ the Conservative Party. There was almost no discussion of the issues upon which David Davis has resigned. That's what is wrong with political coverage today.
Over the next few weeks let's hope that that can be put right and David Davis gets the chance to put his case on 42 days, CCTV, DNA databases etc.
11.15am: David Davis has just done half an hour with Five Live, he described 42 days as "frankly evil" and also said that his good friend Dominic Grieve would be a better Home Secretary than him anyway. Afterwards R5 played clip of David Cameron talking about the need for the Shadow Cabinet to be "permanent", at its "very strongest"... and also that it is "a team, and will play as a team."
No, dear Editors, what is wrong with politics today is the kind of stupid stunt pulled by Mr. Davis.
I am still shocked by what he has done.
It makes absolutely no sense, is a complete waste of everyone's time, departs from tradition and common sense and is tactically a very stupid move by the Tories.
It really is incredibly dumb what Davis has done and an outright blunder that Cameron hasn't stopped him from doing this.
Posted by: Goldie | June 13, 2008 at 08:42
There it goes. All the hard work, all the rejuvenation, everything goes out the window because of a nutcase who thinks he is too important. Now we can look forward to the entire press concentrating on nothing else for the next month. God how Brown is laughing.
I hope tories who are supporting him will be content to remain another 10 years in opposition. Enjoy!
Posted by: B60672 | June 13, 2008 at 08:47
Why would having a principled MP in the party condemn the Conservatives "to remain another ten years in opposition"? It would be one-nil to the Tories.
Posted by: Bishop Hill | June 13, 2008 at 08:51
Members who supported David Davis in the leadership election must be feeling very badly let down today. To be a top level politician requires discipline, patience and good judgement. David Davis has demonstrated none of these.
I cannot believe that the "Tony Marlow" element in today's Press are actually praising this guy for his bravery and nobility. He sought private assurances from Nick Clegg that the Libs would not challenge him, BEFORE he announced his decision.
Irrespective of when he is re elected, his judgement is appalling, and his political career is over.
Posted by: London Tory | June 13, 2008 at 08:57
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