From the Convention’s “Abolition of Freedom Act 2009”: One of the problems with the erosion of liberty in Britain over the last decade was that the public failed to pay attention to what was happening in Parliament. Laws that fundamentally challenged our traditions of rights and liberty and flew in […]
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David Davis: Damian Green affair must never be repeated
Sometimes vindication can be a bitter pill. Despite the intensity of my belief that this government was systematically undermining our historic freedoms, even l was shocked by the senseless and insensitive behaviour of our police force in arresting my close friend and colleague, Damian Green. read more | digg story
Read MoreThe six facts causing Tories alarm about Damian Green
Mobile phone seized; parliamentary computer seized; police aggressive at the Parliamentary “crime scene”; flat searched with wife and daughters at home; up to 20 counter terrorist police involved; Cameron informed of search as the police “marched up the steps” of Parliament. David Davis: For five years I have avoided using […]
Read MoreTelegraph: “David Davis is tilting at real giants”
The Telegraph comes out in support of the serious issues behind the Davis campaign. Nigel Palmer comments powerfully on John Redwood’s Diary. And then Brown explains that tyranny makes you free. Worthy of Stalin: even Marxists claim support for freedom and democracy. Marx: Communism will institute a ‘true realm’ of […]
Read MoreI’m fighting to defend our basic freedoms, says David Davis
Much of this Telegraph article is the text of his speech, but it refers to further trespasses on our freedoms. read more | digg story
Read MoreIain Dale’s comment on David Davis’ resignation
Well-informed comment here. And would you look at that: it appears Tories think he’s right and that we should lead public opinion. It turns out Davis is an old skydiver. How splendid.
Read MoreDavid Davis: what he said
Taken from the BBC video here. Any errors and omissions my own. I had intended to make this statement in the House of Commons, the appropriate place in my view for something as important as this, but the Speaker ruled that because it revisited controversial issues from yesterday, that that […]
Read MoreLiberty’s new hero: David Davis
David Davis has resigned as an MP in order to fight a by-election on the issue of detention without trial. His speech is well worth watching. No doubt he will face a barrage of accusations for this. All the more reason to admire his stand. More from David Davis here. […]
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