Historical person
Historical biography and chronological timeline for David Davis, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
In the first ballot of Conservative MPs Cameron came second, with 56 votes, slightly more than expected; David Davis had fewer than predicted at 62 votes; Liam Fox came third with 42 votes and Kenneth Clarke was eliminated with 38 votes
In the second ballot Cameron comes first with 90 votes; David Davis was second, with 57, and Liam Fox is eliminated with 51 votes
Cameron is elected with more than twice as many votes as Davis and more than half of all ballots issued; Cameron won 134,446 votes on a 78% turnout, beating Daviss 64,398 votes
Appointed Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.
The Department for Exiting the European Union begins work.
Formal Brexit negotiations begin with the European Union.
Introduces the European Union Withdrawal Bill.
Publishes position papers on Brexit negotiations.
The European Union Withdrawal Act receives royal assent.
Resigns as Brexit Secretary over the Chequers approach.
Brexit Secretary
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