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 has to get a grip on the issue": Philip speaks at the debate on Gypsies and Travellers 11th October 2017 Many Travellers and Gypsies are a law unto themselves and benefit from special treatment from the authorities, according to an MP. Shipley MP Philip Davies said... Local News
Philip demands Government outline plans for outreach work following Jobcentre in Shipley closure 10th October 2017 An MP has demanded Government set out what outreach work will remain in Shipley when the Jobcentre closes as part of the nationwide reorganisation. The Wainman... Local News
Philip speaks in the debate on Gypsies and Travellers and Local Communities 9th October 2017 Philip Davies, Shipley: "Much of the debate has understandably focused on illegal encampments, and I certainly have those in my area, too, despite Bradford... Speeches in Parliament
Philip Davies MP comments on the Prime Minister's Brexit statement 9th October 2017 Shipley MP Philip Davies said: “I very much support the Prime Minister in the final destination but the speech in Florence seemed like a reward for the EU’s... Westminster News
Philip warns: more must be done to increase West Yorkshire police numbers in order to tackle the rise in crime 14th September 2017 More must be done to increase police numbers across West Yorkshire to tackle the “very real and very worrying” rise in crime across the Shipley constituency, an... Local News
Philip Davies MP condemns restrictive rules on how UK overseas aid is spent 14th September 2017 AN MP has branded the international economic group which dictates where overseas aid can be spent “out of touch morons” as the UK is unable to help British... Westminster News
Philip encourages more funding to develop mixed ability sport projects further 14th September 2017 More money must be made ploughed into mixed ability sport so everyone who wants to get involved can, an MP has said. At present there is mixed ability rugby but... Local News
Philip Davies MP asks the Prime Minister to ensure that Yorkshire is a priority in funding for transport infrastructure 13th September 2017 More money must be ploughed into transport infrastructure in Yorkshire and it must not miss out at the expense of London and the South, an MP has said. Shipley... Local News
Top judges agree with Philip Davies MP and overturn 'too lenient' sentence on female prison officer 15th August 2017 The country’s top judges have agreed with Shipley MP Philip Davies that a female prison officer who smuggled drugs and other contraband into prison for inmates... Westminster News