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David Davis
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| Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union |
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| In office 13 July 2016 – 8 July 2018 |
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| Prime Minister | Theresa May |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Raab |
| Shadow Home Secretary | |
| In office 11 November 2003 – 12 June 2008 |
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| Leader | Michael Howard David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Oliver Letwin |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Grieve |
| Shadow Secretary of State for the Office of Deputy Prime Minister | |
| In office 23 July 2002 – 11 November 2003 |
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| Leader | Iain Duncan Smith |
| Preceded by | Eric Pickles (Local Government and the Regions) |
| Succeeded by | Eric Pickles (Local Government) Bernard Jenkin (Regions) |
| Chairman of the Conservative Party | |
| In office 18 September 2001 – 23 July 2002 |
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| Leader | Iain Duncan Smith |
| Preceded by | Michael Ancram |
| Succeeded by | Theresa May |
| Chair of the Public Accounts Committee | |
| In office 18 June 1997 – 7 June 2001 |
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| Leader | William Hague |
| Preceded by | Robert Sheldon |
| Succeeded by | Edward Leigh |
| Minister of State for Europe | |
| In office 20 July 1994 – 2 May 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | David Heathcoat-Amory |
| Succeeded by | Doug Henderson |
| Member of Parliament for Haltemprice and Howden Boothferry (1987–1997) |
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| Assumed office 11 June 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Bryan |
| Majority | 16,195 (33.2%) |
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| Born | 23 December 1948 York, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Doreen Davis |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Warwick London Business School |
David Michael Davis is an English politician. He was born on 23 December 1948. He is a member of the Conservative Party. In July 2016, Davis became the first Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. This role was part of Theresa May's government.
Who is David Davis?
David Davis was born in York, England. He grew up in south London. He studied at the University of Warwick and London Business School. These are important steps in his education.
Starting His Political Journey
Davis began his career in politics in 1987. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP represents a specific area, called a constituency. His first constituency was Boothferry. Later, he represented Haltemprice and Howden.
What is an MP?
An MP is a person elected to the House of Commons in the United Kingdom. They speak for the people in their area. They help make laws and discuss important issues. Being an MP is a big responsibility.
Important Roles in Government
David Davis has held many important jobs in politics. From 2003 to 2008, he was the Shadow Home Secretary. This is a key role in the opposition party.
What is a Shadow Home Secretary?
In the UK, the "Shadow Cabinet" is made up of politicians from the main opposition party. They "shadow" (or follow closely) the government ministers. The Shadow Home Secretary watches over the government's Home Secretary. They suggest different ideas and policies.
The Brexit Secretary Role
In 2016, David Davis took on a new, very important job. He became the first Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. This role, often called "Brexit Secretary," was created after the UK voted to leave the European Union. His job was to lead the talks about how the UK would leave. He worked to make sure the UK got a good deal. He resigned from this role on 8 July 2018.
Why Did He Resign as an MP?
On 12 June 2008, David Davis decided to resign as an MP. This was a surprising move. He wanted to force a special election, called a by-election, in his constituency. He ran again in this by-election. His goal was to start a big public discussion. He wanted to talk about protecting civil liberties in the UK. Civil liberties are basic rights and freedoms. He won the by-election on 10 July 2008.
Working on Brexit and Beyond
In 2017, David Davis suggested a new agreement between the UK and the EU. This agreement would help them work together to fight crime and terrorism. He said the UK should stay part of Europol.
What is Europol?
Europol is the European Union's law enforcement agency. It helps countries share information about crime and terrorism. This helps police forces work together across Europe. The EU said they would only discuss Europol after other Brexit issues were settled. These issues included money, Ireland, and citizens' rights.
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