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 welcomes highest funding figures yet for pupils across West Yorkshire 11th October 2019 Schools across the district are set to be given the highest amount of funding per pupil across West Yorkshire, according to figures released today. The... Local News
Phiip Davies MP supports Alzheimer's Society's Fix Dementia Care campaign 11th October 2019 MP Philip Davies is backing Alzheimer’s Society’s campaign to put dementia at the heart of social care reform. The Shipley MP met with representatives from the... Westminster News
Philip Davies MP calls for Government funding for improvements at Burley in Wharfdale station 10th October 2019 AN MP has thrown his weight behind attempts by rail bosses to secure Government funding for improvements at Burley in Wharfdale station. Shipley MP Philip... Local News
Government confirms delivering Shipley Eastern Bypass still a priority 3rd October 2019 Delivering on the Shipley Eastern Bypass is still a priority for government an MP has been told – as he urged the new Transport Secretary to pledge his support... Local News
Philip Davies asks for all victims of domestic abuse to receive support regardless of gender 2nd October 2019 Male and female perpetrators of domestic violence must be treated equally, and victims regardless of gender must have access to the treatment and support they... Westminster News
Philip Davies MP warns Labour Party plans would see fewer criminals sent to prison 23rd September 2019 Philip Davies MP has warned official figures show tens of thousands more criminals would be free to walk the street and commit further crimes under Labour Party... Westminster News
Philip Davies MP successful lobby of Government to extend Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme 19th September 2019 Demands made by Shipley MP Davies to extend the types of crime where the sentence handed down by the courts can be challenged if deemed unduly lenient has now... Westminster News
Philip Davies MP welcomes new year plans for Shipley station upgrade 18th September 2019 Plans to create more than 100 additional car parking spaces at Shipley train station with lighting, CCTV and a lift could get underway as early as the New Year... Local News
Philip Davies MP welcomes funding to clamp down on illegal encampments on greenbelt 15th September 2019 Bradford Council will be handed £50,000 to help in its fight against illegal development on greenbelt – including traveller settlements and illegal car parks... Local News