More must be done to ensure children see their parents after a separation and contact centres like the one in Bingley are vital in keeping families together, an MP has told Parliament during a debate on International Men’s Day.

Demands by an MP to make threatening with a knife an offence in any location – not just public areas – will now become law after Government adopted his suggestion.

AN MP has demanded Government push ahead with the Brexit timetable after a cabinet minister supported extending the process until the end of 2022.

Shipley MP Philip Davies has been re-elected to The All-Party Parliamentary Group on ‘Honour’ Based Abuse.

The group of MPs work to raise awareness of the crimes with the hope of exposing and eradicating such practices in the UK.

A staggering 50,000 workers across the district are now saving towards retirement as numbers nationally enrolled in a government pension initiative approaches 10 million.

The Prime Minister has been accused of putting the needs of overseas countries ahead of hard pressed schools, police and fire services.

Shipley MP Philip Davies said it was wrong that spending on international development is increasing faster than UK priorities.

AN MP has demanded assurances from Government that Menston station will be included in a scheme aimed at improving disabled access - as both platforms are currently accessible but only linked via a footbridge.

Mr Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, was thrilled to learn that a good cause in the constituency has received a welcome funding boost thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

THE Labour-controlled Bradford Council continues to prioritise spending in its city centre heartlands, concrete over the green belt in the Shipley constituency, raise council tax by the maximum amount every year and cut services disproportionately in the outlying areas.

AN MP has urged the minister charged with resolving the underpayment of Employment Support Allowance to stay focussed on the job in hand and not be distracted by opposition politicians with selective memories.