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David calls for reform of Public Order Act
Free speech ‘strangled by law that bans insults’ and is abused by over-zealous police and prosecutors Campaigners say Public Order Act is unclear and has resulted in string of controversial arrests Groups join forces to have ‘insulting words or behaviour’ phrase removed from legislation Former shadow home secretary David Davis: ‘Nobody likes to be insulted, […]
David calls on the Government to axe the caravan tax
Ministers urged to reject plans for caravan tax Region’s MPs increase pressure on Government to halt ‘devastating’ proposals Caroline Wheeler East Yorkshire MPs are stepping up pressure on the Government to axe the caravan tax. The region’s seven MPs have signed a Parliamentary petition, known as an Early Day Motion, calling on ministers to reject […]
David speaks in The Queen’s Speech Debate
Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden) (Con): It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy). While I may differ with his analysis, there is never any doubt that he holds his views passionately. He certainly supports his constituency and community passionately, and has done so in the past several […]
David opposes plans for House of Lords reform in Telegraph article
David, in a Telegraph article, made plain his opposition to current plans to reform the House of Lords. He said that the introduction of elections to the chamber will have the effect of politicising what is at present a highly effective chamber which has served the important purpose of keeping over-dominant governments in check. Read […]
“Alternative Queen’s Speech” released on Conservative Home
The “Alternative Queen’s speech”, of which David was a contributor, is gradually being released on the ConservativeHome website. It features policies which a majority Conservative government might have introduced. Read Part 1- British Bill of Rights Bill Read Part 2- Promotion of Competition Bill Read Part 3- Rail Improvement Bill Read Part 4- Make Prison […]