Philip Davies MP Criticises Changes to Mitigating Circumstances Monday, 25 March, 2024 Criminals from poorer backgrounds could soon be handed more lenient sentences by the courts, in a move branded ‘utterly ludicrous’ by Shipley MP Philip Davies. Mr Davies said sentences should reflect the crime committed and a person’s socio-economic background was not relevant. The Sentencing Council recently consulted on what measures judges and magistrates could consider when handing out a... Westminster News
Philip Davies MP persuades sentencing council to make biting an aggravating factor in assault 1st June 2021 People found guilty of certain types of assault could face harsher penalties after the body in charge of determining sentencing guidelines listened to calls... Westminster News
Philip Davies is re-elected to the Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee 1st June 2021 Philip Davies has been re-elected to the Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee. The Shipley MP previously served on the committee in 2016 and was... Westminster News
Exporting advice for Shipley businesses 27th May 2021 Businesses across the Shipley constituency interested in learning more about exporting in a post-Brexit world can have their questions answered by experts at an... Local News
MP hits out at Arts Council England for prioritising the South 26th May 2021 An MP has hit out at Arts Council England for spending nearly £95 million more on opera than on brass bands saying it prioritised “middle class luvvies in the... Westminster News
Prime Minister criticises Shipley Eastern Bypass delay 22nd April 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has criticised Bradford Council for failing to deliver on a Shipley Eastern Bypass – despite council chiefs telling Government a... Local News
MP brands plans to ban cars from Shipley town centre 'ludicrous' 21st April 2021 An MP has branded plans to ban cars from Shipley market area “ludicrous” fearing the move would “decimate the local economy” and “cause traffic chaos”. Shipley... Local News
Philip Davies MP to participate in community funding workshop for Shipley organisations 19th April 2021 Philip Davies MP for Shipley will take part in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and... Westminster News
MP teams up with top racing commentator to raise money for charity 16th April 2021 An MP and top racing commentator have once again teamed up to raise money for a Shipley charity by selling off colours charts from the Grand National and its... Westminster News
Bradford Council must stop promoting dangerous Goit Stock after young boy dies at the waterfall, says MP 12th April 2021 AN MP has demanded Bradford Council retract all comments promoting Goit Stock as a place for a nice day out making it clear it is a footpath and no one should... Local News