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Wednesday, May 15

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David Davis MP criticises article about Lucy Letby being unable to be read in the UK

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As published by ITV News A Conservative former minister has criticised the fact an article about child serial killer Lucy Letby is not available to read in the UK, as he argued this is “in defiance of open justice”. The article published…

Friday, May 10

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MPs hit out at media lawyers’ lobbying over SLAPPs bill

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As published on legalfutures.co.uk MPs yesterday hit out at lobbying against the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill by the lawyers they accuse of creating the problem it aims to solve. The comments came during the…

Wednesday, May 8

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Assisted dying could be legal in UK within five years, says Sir David Davis

As published by the Express Assisted dying is likely to be legalised in the UK within five years, veteran politician Sir David Davis has said after publicly declaring his cautious support for the first time. The former Brexit Secretary…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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BBC reports on David Davis taking part in debate on assisted dying

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As published by the BBC Harold Shipman changed an “unstated norm” around end of life care, veteran Tory Sir David Davis said during a parliamentary debate on assisted dying. He suggested that prior to the serial killer’s conviction,…

Monday, Apr 29

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Sunday, Apr 28

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Pensioners at risk of snooping by officials under Orwellian new law, warns David Davis

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As published in the Express The bank accounts of pensioners and landlords will be at risk of “snooping” if the Government secures “Orwellian” powers, former Brexit Secretary Sir David Davis has warned. Sir David – one of Parliament’s…

Saturday, Apr 27

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David Davis MP writes for the Express on the Government’s proposed bank account monitoring powers

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As published by the Express How would you feel about your bank statements being read by the government without your knowledge or permission? This week, the House of Lords debated a proposed new law that would erode financial privacy like…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Veteran MP shows he packs a punch on World Parkinson’s Day

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As published by PigWorld and the Goole Times Pigworld Local MP and former Government Minister Sir David Davis paid a visit to Goole Amateur Boxing Club to mark World Parkinson’s Day in April. During his visit, Sir David sparred with pig…

Friday, Apr 19

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Smoking ban will save NHS and stop it ‘swallowing economy’, says David Davis

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As published in the Telegraph Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban will save the NHS and prevent it from swallowing “the entire economy”, a former cabinet minister has said. Sir David Davis, a civil liberties campaigner, said the proposals – opposed…

Thursday, Apr 18

Monday, Apr 15

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Connexin to pause broadband pole installations – but work is continuing for now

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As published in the Hull Daily Mail Connexin has announced that it will pause the installation of broadband poles in Hull and East Yorkshire – but it could take up to two weeks to wind down work in some areas. The announcement of the pause…

Thursday, Apr 11

Monday, Apr 8

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MP David Davis welcomes end of contract for asylum seeker accommodation at Humber View Hotel

As published by the Hull Daily Mail The decision not to renew a contract for asylum seeker accommodation at an East Riding hotel has been welcomed by a local MP. Haltemprice and Howden MP David Davis said the Home Office’s decision not to…

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Judge in Tom Hayes rate ‘rigging’ case accused of conflict of interest

One of the three judges who rejected the appeal of Tom Hayes against his interest rate “rigging” charges failed to declare a conflict of interest, the former trader’s legal team has claimed. Karen Todner, Hayes’s solicitor, has written to…

Thursday, Mar 28

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Hayes appeal: British and US courts ‘left on different wavelengths’

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As published by the Times Every morning, 16 banks across the City of London and Canary Wharf had to answer a question: “At what rate could the bank borrow funds by asking for and accepting inter-bank offers in a reasonable market size just…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Connexin set to lodge complaint with Ofcom as KCOM proposals dismissed as another ‘obstacle’

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As published by the Hull Daily Mail Connexin is set to lodge a formal complaint with Ofcom after dismissing infrastructure-sharing proposals put forward by KCOM last week as another obstacle. Connexin CEO Furqan Alamgir said the firm was…

Monday, Mar 18

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Thursday, Mar 14

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MP David Davis calls out failure to address “barbaric” Loan Charge or IR35 during Spring Budget

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As published by Contractor Weekly The government has come under fire from one of its longest-serving MPs over its failure to address IR35, the Loan Charge – and the impact of both – at the Spring Budget last week. As the government…

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Scrap the OBR, end Bank of England independence, and free Britain to thrive

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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…

Tuesday, Mar 12

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Friday, Mar 1

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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…

Thursday, Feb 29

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MP calls for NCA to consider dealings of Tory donor Mohamed Amersi

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As published by the Guardian The former cabinet minister David Davis has asked for the National Crime Agency to consider the past business dealings of the Conservative donor Mohamed Amersi, saying in parliament that the businessman…

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Top Tory calls for police investigation into ‘sexual blackmail allegation’ by party donor against female ex-MP

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As published by the Independent Tycoon Mohamed Amersi accused of ‘criminal harassment’ of former Conservative MP Charlotte Leslie A Tory tycoon in a “cash for access” controversy accused a female ex-MP of attempted “sexual blackmail,”…

Major Tory donor accused of perjury, criminal harassment and bribery by Conservative MP

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As published by the Mirror Former Cabinet Minister David Davis used the protections of Parliamentary privilege, which protects MPs from being sued for defamation in most cases, to make the allegations against the multi-millionaire Mohamed…