Bob Geldof to back David Davis in 'civil liberties' by-election
                   
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thisislondon.co.uk     03-Jul-2008            

Bob Geldof will join ex-Tory frontbencher David Davis's fight on Friday against Labour's alleged erosion of ancient liberties. The Boomtown Rats singer will join Mr Davis on the campaign trail in his extraordinary 'freedom' by-election. His endorsement is embarrassing for the Government, since Mr Geldof worked closely with Tony Blair and Gordon Brown on the issues of Third World aid and debt. Bob Geldof: Backing David Davis Just days ago, he was pictured in a clinch with Cherie Blair at a dinner in London for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday. But he said last night: 'What is the point of Britain without its freedoms? What terrorises the terrorists is our civilisation. 'I am delighted to support this campaign and I will be speaking on it in Hull on Friday.' Mr Davis said: 'I am delighted that Bob Geldof is supporting our... [read full story]                    


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