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
Point of Order 23rd February 2017 AN MP has accused the Ministry of Justice of refusing to answer his questions for fear of what it may reveal. Shipley MP Philip Davies criticised the department... Westminster News
Prison Officer Assaults 23rd February 2017 More needs to be done to protect prison staff from assaults as inmates are getting away with just a couple of extra week behind bars for attack, an MP has said... Westminster News
Urgent Question: Jamal al-Harith 23rd February 2017 Shipley MP Philip Davies demanded answers from government over what it is doing to reclaim money paid to Guantanamo Bay detainees. He said: “I hope those who... Westminster News
High Speed 3 23rd February 2017 Government has given the strongest hint yet that Bradford will be included on a high speed east to west coast northern rail line. Shipley MP Philip Davies piled... Local News
Shipley Eastern Bypass 23rd February 2017 Transport ministers will meet with Shipley MP Philip Davies to discuss the ongoing problems surrounding a Shipley Eastern Bypass. Government previously said it... Local News
Job Centre Closures 21st February 2017 Philip Davies has secured a meeting with the government minister in charge of closing Job Centres and will set out why Shipley should not be merged with... Local News
Disability Confident 20th February 2017 An MP is urging government to give incentives to employers to take on disabled workers so they can get into the workplace. Shipley MP Philip Davies is holding a... Local News
Gender Neutral Committee 2nd February 2017 AN MP wants the name of a Commons Committee changed to be gender neutral and focus on true equality. Shipley MP Philip Davies said the Women’s and Equalities... Westminster News
Freedom on Sex Education 2nd February 2017 Parents must have a role in deciding what sex and relationship education is appropriate for their children to be taught at school, an MP has warned. Shipley MP... Westminster News