Conversation so far:
What was the leadership contest?
Campaign for becoming the new conservative leader.
What did David Davis do under that position?
David Davis was Shadow Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Who else was David Davis in contact with?
Andrew Mitchell
How long was David Davis in the home department?
11 November 2003 – 12 June 2008

Question: What can you tell me about david as a politician?
Self-contained rewrite: What can you tell me about David Davis as a politician?