Politics and Principle

Of course the decision of David Davis to stand down from parliament has caused consternation. Politics and principle have become rare bedfellows in recent years. To the political media such lack of pragmatism is inconceivable. While to career MPs relaxed in the protective Commons environment of privilege and expenses such action is akin to madness, and Mr Brown will be gleeful that public attention has miraculously been turned from his doubtful dealings in the vote for 43 day detention. But to many of us a breath of fresh air has been introduced into public life, a politician who is prepared to sacrifice his career on the principle of freedom. We all owe David Davis a debt of gratitude and in the coming days more and more people will realize that.

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