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Scrap the OBR, end Bank of England independence, and free Britain to thrive
As published by the Telegraph As I listened to the Chancellor present the Budget last week, I thought that he did a very elegant job of coping with a very difficult global backdrop, although I would have much preferred significantly greater tax cuts – at least 2p off income tax over and above his employee […]
My darling granddaughter suffers from a rare genetic disease – and she is being let down by a system that must change
THE support a society provides for its most vulnerable is a measure of its compassion – indeed, I would say its civilisation. A kind and fair country ensures that everyone can live a fulfilling, productive life, regardless of the challenges they face. Yet today, across the country, thousands of children with special needs are being […]
David Davis MP writes for the Telegraph on the need to expand the Army Reserve
As published in the Telegraph. A few weeks ago, listening to the Today programme, I suddenly felt that never in my adult life had World War Three seemed so close. As a young reservist, I returned from a parachute training jump to observe, on a black and white television, Russian tanks driving through Prague during […]
Labour’s poll lead will narrow as the election draws nearer. My colleagues should take the point and hold their nerve.
As published by Conservative Home On New Year’s Day, I wrote to all my Conservative colleagues in the Commons. I did so as I could see the relentless infighting would only lead to one thing – oblivion at the ballot box. I argued that if we entered the New Year as a united party, a […]
David Davis MP writes for the Telegraph on the Government’s approach to resolving the Horizon Scandal
As published by the Telegraph In recent weeks the Post Office Horizon scandal has, at long last, shot to the top of the political agenda. The public’s attention has understandably been grabbed by the awful story of the postmasters who were bullied and abused by the state – some so severely that they took their […]