and so the rebellion continues

Yorkshire MP Philip Davies submits letter of no confidence in Theresa May after “losing trust” in her ability to deliver Brexit A fresh Tory MP has revealed he has submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa May after “losing … Continue reading →

Academies trust took £276,000 from primary school, claims Tory MP

A troubled chain of academies has been accused by a Tory MP of taking £276,000 from one of its primary schools without consent. The claim from Philip Davies came as shadow education secretary Angela Rayner suggested ministers were hiding from … Continue reading →

Women’s Equality Party leader Sophie Walker: Why I can beat Philip Davies in Shipley

Women’s Equality Party leader Sophie Walker delivered the first salvo of the election by going head to head with Shipley MP Philip Davies. But can she win? Sarah Freeman reports. There’s been a last minute change of venue. Instead of … Continue reading →

Women’s Equality Party leader to challenge MP Philip Davies

The leader of the Women’s Equality Party, Sophie Walker, is to stand against Tory MP and male rights advocate Philip Davies in the election. If elected in the West Yorkshire seat of Shipley, she said she would be a “voice … Continue reading →

Minister accused of doing “favour” for MP over Bradford housing plan

A GOVERNMENT minister has been accused of blocking Bradford Council’s housing plans as a “favour” to Shipley MP Philip Davies. Shadow Housing Secretary John Healey criticised Housing Minister Gavin Barwell for intervening to prevent Bradford Council adopting its local plan. … Continue reading →

‘Let them eat cake’ backlash after MP’s anti-feminist comments

Conservative MP Philip Davies has provoked an online backlash after criticising the “benefits women have compared to men”. Speaking at the Justice for Men and Boys party’s conference, he said: “feminist zealots really do want women to have their cake … Continue reading →