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David Davis
NameDavid Davis
OfficeSecretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Term start13 July 2016
Term end8 July 2018
PrimeministerTheresa May
PredecessorOffice established
SuccessorDominic Raab
Office1Shadow Home Secretary
Term start16 December 2003
Term end112 June 2008
Leader1Michael Howard, David Cameron
Predecessor1Oliver Letwin
Successor1Dominic Grieve
Office2Member of Parliament, for Haltemprice and Howden
Term start211 June 1997
Term end26 November 2024
Predecessor2Sir Patrick Wall
Majority215,405 (34.7%)
Office3Member of Parliament, for Boothferry
Term start311 June 1987
Term end38 April 1997
Predecessor3Sir Paul Bryan
Successor3Constituency abolished
Birth date23 December 1948
Birth placeYork, England
PartyConservative
SpouseDoreen Davis, 1973
Alma materUniversity of Warwick, London Business School
OccupationPolitician, businessman

David Davis is a British politician who served as the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union from 2016 to 2018, a pivotal role in the Brexit process following the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. A longstanding MP for the Haltemprice and Howden constituency, he has been a prominent figure in the Conservative Party, known for his libertarian and Eurosceptic views. His career has spanned business, backbench advocacy, and senior shadow cabinet roles, including Shadow Home Secretary.

Early life and education

Born in York, he was raised in Tooting Bec and attended Tooting Bec Grammar School. Leaving school at 16, he initially worked as an insurance clerk at the Tate & Lyle refinery in Silvertown before pursuing higher education as a mature student. He studied molecular science and computer science at the University of Warwick, graduating with a Bachelor of Science and later earning a Master of Science from the London Business School. Before entering politics, he built a successful career in business, holding senior positions at Tate & Lyle and serving as a group treasurer at Johnson Wax.

Political career

First elected as the MP for Boothferry in the 1987 general election, he later represented Haltemprice and Howden from 1997. He served as Minister of State for Europe from 1994 to 1997 under Prime Minister John Major. After the Conservative defeat in 1997, he held several senior opposition roles, including Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and Shadow Secretary of State for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. He was appointed Shadow Home Secretary in 2003 by leader Michael Howard, a position he retained under David Cameron until 2008. He resigned from the shadow cabinet to force a by-election on the issue of civil liberties, which he won.

Brexit negotiations

Following the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Prime Minister Theresa May appointed him as the inaugural Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. He was a leading figure in the early phase of Brexit negotiations, advocating for a clean break from the European Union and the European Single Market. His tenure was marked by significant tensions with the Prime Minister's Office over the direction of negotiations, particularly regarding the proposed Chequers plan. He resigned from the cabinet in July 2018, citing disagreements with Theresa May's strategy, and was succeeded by Dominic Raab.

Post-government activities

Since leaving government, he has been an active backbench critic of subsequent Brexit deals, including the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Boris Johnson. He has served on several parliamentary committees, including the Intelligence and Security Committee and the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. He has also been a vocal commentator on issues of economic security and relations with China, and announced he would not stand in the 2024 general election.

Political positions and views

A staunch libertarian, he is a founding member of the Freedom Association and has consistently championed civil liberties, often clashing with his own party over legislation like the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005. A long-term Eurosceptic, he campaigned for a 'Leave' vote in the 2016 referendum and advocated for a Canada-style free trade agreement with the EU. He has also expressed strong views on economic liberalism, taxation, and national security, frequently contributing to debates in publications like The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph.

Personal life

He married Doreen Davis in 1973, and they have three children. He is a keen amateur boxer and marathon runner, having completed the London Marathon. His interests include history, and he has published writings on political theory. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 1997.

Category:1948 births Category:Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies Category:Brexit Category:People from York Category:Living people