Shipley MP Philip Davies has criticised his Labour opponent, at the next general election, for support calls for a second referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU; now the official policy of the Labour Party.

An MP has expressed disappointment after being told sandwich giant Pret will not be opening a store in Shipley - but vowed to keep encouraging other new businesses to the area.

Philip Davies MP has hit out at his political opponent’s “irresponsible attitude” for comments made on Twitter supporting truancy.

Top level talks over Shipley Eastern Bypass will take place next week between Bradford Council and Government (FEB 21), an MP has been told.

Chancellor Philip Hammond is today facing demands from more than 150 cross party MPs – including two from the district – to address funding of FE colleges dubbed the “Cinderella” of education.

Philip Davies MP has demanded assurances from the Department for Education more money will be coming to Shipley and Bradford Colleges “in the very near future”.

Britain’s leading pub company and brewer, Greene King, announces new recruitment programme for ex-offenders and training for 20,000 apprentices

Government has come under renewed criticism from an MP for allowing the HMRC regional hub to be in Leeds when cheaper premises were available in Bradford - as he demanded more cash for Shipley to ensure the local economy does not suffer.

More money must be ploughed into policing, Philip Davies MP has warned.

Philip said Government must focus on police resources to tackle rising crime and urged Treasury ministers to act.

Philip has urged the Treasury to find the money to ensure the Shipley Eastern Bypass goes ahead.