Davis resigns

Thursday, 12 Jun 2008 15:01

Grieve: I understand David's brave stand

Thursday, 12, Jun 2008 12:00

Dominic Grieve, the new shadow home secretary, comments on David Davis' resignation as an MP:

"I fully understand David's brave stand and I am honoured to take up this appointment.

"It has been a privilege to work with him in fighting 42 days. I look forward to continuing the party's campaign against 42 days pre-charge detention in parliament, as I have been doing throughout in my role as shadow attorney general."

Grieve: I understand David's brave stand

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Garnier: A momentous day in British politics

Booth: This is an extraordinary decision

Smith: Tories have fallen into disarray

Cameron: Work of shadow home secretary can't stand still

Clegg: We won't stand against him

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