Over on his superb blog, Benedict Brogan indulges in a bit of interesting speculation: does David Davis want to be Speaker?
It seems crazy – and probably is – but there could still be something in this. After all, the smart money’s on Michael Martin stepping down soon. Whilst Davis’s actions have both establised him as an independently-minded MP and won him support from across the House. An ideal replacement, some might think.
Besides, it’s a bid that Team Cameron could get behind. If Davis is gunning for the Speakership, then the worry about whether he should be reinstalled on the front bench can largely be swept aside.
What do CoffeeHousers think?
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