Congratulations David Davis

Congratulations to David Davis on his victory in the Haltemprice and Howden by-election.

Like many others, I raised an eyebrow when he resigned his seat to force a by-election on the issue of 42 days detention and the erosion of civil liberties in Britain. However his principled stance in the face of this craven government, and his passionate defence of the values of freedom, liberty and justice, is to be applauded. I hope the wide coalition he has mobilised will continue to work together to keep this vital issue alive.