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West Yorkshire MP is Commons 'quiet man'
The figures were released as part of an unofficial "report card" of MPs' workload during the 2008/09 parliamentary session, compiled by the Commons library...In contrast to Mr Wood, Philip Davies (Con, Shipley) made 192 contributions during debates and asked ministers 24 oral questions.
Tuesday 29 December 2009
Shipley and Keighley MPs voice concerns
Two MPs in the Bradford district are calling for Government to scrap plans to merge the city's fire control centre and answer calls in Wakefield, fearing lives could be put at risk.
Wednesday 23 December 2009
New let-off for 'brain damaged' burglar who got a decent man sent to jail
Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, said: 'It is as if he has got a licence to commit as many crimes as he likes, knowing he'll never be sent to prison. This is what happens when the rights of criminals are put before law-abiding people.
Tuesday 22 December 2009
The Guardian should praise Philip Davies' quango scrutiny, not smear him for it
Today's attack piece in the Guardian against Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, is many things. It is certainly a lazy attempt to smear a decent man as a racist. It is potentially a worrying bit of political campaigning by supposedly impartial public servants (of which more later).
Saturday 19 December 2009
DNA 'strong case for death penalty'
Ground-breaking DNA detection techniques means the argument for bringing back the death penalty is getting "stronger and stronger," according to a West Yorkshire MP. Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies said politicians are out of step with public opinion on the issue of capital punishment.
Saturday 19 December 2009
British Want Death Penalty Back
Most Brits want to bring back the death penalty. The majority want capital punishment reinstated for killers like Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright, 51.
Saturday 19 December 2009
Philip Davies MP bombarded watchdog in 'political correctness' campaign
Tory's extraordinary letters about race and sex discrimination
Friday 18 December 2009
Dad wins £1,350 refund from CSA - and an apology
A father-of-six has won a long-running battle with the Child Support Agency (CSA) for a refund of more than £1,350 - with the help of the Telegraph & Argus...He thanked the T&A; and Shipley Tory MP Philip Davies for taking up his case...
Monday 14 December 2009
Tom Richmond: Government backtracks over EU rail relief (blog)
AFTER I expressed concern last week at the failings of primary schools, Shipley MP Philip Davies came up with an interesting take on the merits of league tables.
Friday 11 December 2009
Immigration officers detain 12 in last month in Bradford
Shipley MP Philip Davies said: "I think the UK Border Agency would be much better trying to deal with a huge backlog of immigration cases and less time.
Wednesday 9 December 2009