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David Gauke
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Former MP, Minister & left arm spin bowler. Writes columns. Editor ‘The Case for the Centre Right’, published 29 September. All views my own.
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Joined December 2013
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 29, 2023
    Publication day for #TheCaseForTheCentreRight. Many thanks to contributors @AndrewCooper__ @RoryStewartUK Dominic Grieve @GavinBarwell @TimPitt11 @AnneMilton @SamGyimah @AmberRuddUK Michael Heseltine & @Dannythefink. See more at @casecentreright & casecentreright.co.uk
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 3, 2019
    For the first time in 14 years as an MP I voted against the Conservative Party whip. That whip has now been withdrawn. If tonight’s motion had been lost, a no deal Brexit would have been almost inevitable. Probably not a good career move but the right choice.
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 4, 2019
    Just received a text to say that my Association Chairman has been told that I am no longer a member of the Conservative Party. First I’d heard of that. Not even a member of the Conservative Party? I finally have something in common with Dominic Cummings.
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    David Gauke
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    Jan 31, 2022
    Starmer - dignified and devastating. May - dignified and devastating. Johnson - disgraceful.
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    David Gauke
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    Nov 3, 2021
    Another good day not to be a Conservative MP.
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 28, 2022
    The people who dismissed the risks of Truss's fiscal policy causing a market meltdown were largely the same people who dismissed the economic risks of a No Deal Brexit. Not a coincidence.
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 3, 2019
    Oh well. These things happen.
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    Charlie
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    Sep 3, 2019
    Jacob Rees Mogg - has rebelled against the Tory whip almost 100 times in nine years. Is rewarded by being appointed Leader of the House of Commons. David Gauke - has never rebelled against the Tory whip in 14 years. Is rewarded with expulsion from the party.
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    David Gauke
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    Sep 18, 2020
    It is currently very fashionable to say that Boris Johnson’s performance as Prime Minister is well below what was expected of him. Personally speaking, I disagree.
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    David Gauke
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    Jan 31, 2022
    It appears that the PM’s understanding of the Sue Gray report is no better than his understanding of COVID regulations.
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    David Gauke
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    Aug 9, 2022
    It is deeply depressing how Trumpian the Conservative Party has become.
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    David Gauke
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    Oct 9, 2022
    We urgently need to let in Spanish telecommunication engineers to roll out broadband to help with growth, says Nadine Dorries. One day the penny will drop.
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    David Gauke
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    Jun 22, 2024
    Bloomberg is a terrible name for a baby.
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    NEXTA
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    Jun 22, 2024
    Elon Musk and Neuralink top manager Shivon Zilis have a third child – Bloomberg The businessman, who considers low birth rate "one of the greatest risks of civilization," is now the father of 12 children.
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    David Gauke
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    Apr 12, 2022
    As the Met appears to be issuing fixed penalty notices on an event-by-event basis, will Cabinet members tweet their support for the PM every time he is fined? Or just retweet the original declaration of loyalty?
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    David Gauke
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    Feb 1, 2022
    Every Conservative MP should watch this. Every Conservative MP should feel deeply uncomfortable. Straight, factual reporting at its most effective.
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    Ros Atkins
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    Feb 1, 2022
    On Monday, Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of "failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile". But there’s no evidence Sir Keir was involved in the decision not to charge Savile. 2 mins on what’s happened since the allegation was made. Produced by Michael Cox. bbc.co.uk/news/60213975
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