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David appears on Sky’s Murnaghan show to review the papers
David appeared on Sky News’ Murnaghan show with Diane Abbott and David Aaronovitch to review the sunday papers. David made clear his astonishment at opinion polls showing the Conservatives leading Labour in voting intention, despite the spending squeeze. He also commented on media reports of a ‘bishop’s war’ against the coalition, making clear that bishops […]
David accompanies BAe Brough workers to a meeting with the Prime Minister
David Davis, with Alan Johnson MP, accompanied a group of workers and family members from BAe Systems Brough in handing in a petition and meeting with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday 14th December. The meeting intended to impress upon the Prime Minister the impact that an end to manufacturing at the […]
David speaks in the UK Extradition Arrangements Motion
David’s contributions with Hansard links below: “Let me correct the record. The Americans may not have refused any British applications for extradition, but they have refused to provide witnesses in other countries’ cases, which has led to broken trials.” Read Online “It is a particular pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Sheffield, Brightside […]
David appears on BBC Humberside
David appeared on BBC Humberside radio, and was interviewed about the BAE job losses and yesterday’s Commons debate by David Burns. He then took viewer’s calls, texts and emails, answering questions on BAE and a variety of other issues. Link to BBC Humberside programme
Press coverage of the BAE debate
Look North led with a lengthy piece on the indescribable impact of BAE Brough job losses, and on the debate on the issue held in the Commons- in which David played a leading role. The Guardian’s ‘Northerner’ blog reproduced David’s speech to the Commons in full. The Daily Express launched a ‘crusade’ to maintain the […]