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
Government gives strongest hints of success for funding for Bradford Odeon after Philip makes final plea for the case 22nd March 2018 Government has given the possible strongest hint that Bradford Odeon will be named as one of the successful bids get a share of regeneration funding, after an... Local News
"There is always more to do" Philip welcomes news of fall in unemployment but warns not to become complacent by it 21st March 2018 Numbers of people claiming out of work benefits in Shipley has fallen year on year – as youth unemployment remains the lowest across the district. Figures today... Local News
Philip pushes for more NHS dental resources across the Bradford District 20th March 2018 An MP has vowed to push for more NHS dental resources across the district after a Government minister said extra places were being made available. Shipley MP... Local News
Philip demands the Government delivers manifesto promise to extend the number of crimes where unduly lenient sentences can be challenged 6th March 2018 AN MP has demanded government “pull its finger out” and deliver on a manifesto promise to extend the number of crimes whereby an unduly lenient sentence can be... Westminster News
Philip calls for funds to be awarded to the former Bradford Odeon from the Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund 1st March 2018 Giving Bradford Odeon a share of money from a regeneration fund is vital and would benefit the whole city, an MP has said. Eleven towns and cities from across... Local News
Philip supports the Government's auto enrolment scheme 28th February 2018 Nearly 50,000 people across Bradford are now saving towards their retirement, new figures show. Employers must enrol staff aged 22 and over who earn more than... Local News
Philip heckled by opposition MPs as he calls for Sharia Courts to be abolished in the UK 28th February 2018 There is no place for Sharia Courts in the UK and Muslim women should be given the same protection as any other women, an MP has warned. Shipley MP Philip... Local NewsWestminster News
Philip asks for "eye watering salaries" to be reduced in line with those given to women 22nd February 2018 Too many men at the BBC are paid eye watering salaries and should have their pay reduced to match those given to women, an MP has said. Shipley MP Philip Davies... Westminster News
Philip calls for the Government to focus on trade with countries like Israel after leaving the EU 22nd February 2018 Government must focus on trade with countries like Israel when the UK leaves the European Union, Shipley MP Philip Davies said. Mr Davies said: “There is... Westminster News