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Judith has welcomed the progress of ‘Finn’s Law’ through the House of Commons today (08/02/19). The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill will provide greater protection to service animals such as police dogs. In October 2016 a police dog called Finn was stabbed in the head and chest while apprehending a suspect. His handler, PC David… Continue Reading
Bradford South Labour MP, Judith Cummins, has slammed the government for cuts to police funding in a parliamentary debate on the 2019/20 Police Grant. “The thin blue line is getting thinner,” she told Parliament, and, “On top of cuts to police funding, our police face extra demands on their resources because of cuts to other… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has called on Rail Minister Andrew Jones to back an NPR stop in Bradford city centre, or else risk “repeating the mistakes of the past”. Judith was speaking during a Westminster Hall debate that was discussing last year’s key Transport Select Committee report. The exact location for a Northern Powerhouse… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins called for a “radical overhaul” of the country’s skills policy to rebalance the economy and boost prosperity in Bradford. Judith secured a debate on apprenticeships and skills policy in Westminster Hall and laid out the challenges facing places like Bradford and how government action was needed to support disadvantaged young… Continue Reading
Judith last night (November 20) spoke at the All-Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group’s annual charity dinner. The dinner, in the House of Lords, brought together Members of both Houses of Parliament, honorary and associate members, Group supporters and sponsor, the RFL. Speaking at the dinner, All-Party Parliamentary Rugby League Group Chair and Member of Parliament… Continue Reading
Six new trees were planted in Wibsey Park and its Community Garden as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC) project. Bradford South MP Judith Cummins presented the saplings on Friday and helped to plant them, along with volunteers and members of the garden and the recently revived Friends of Wibsey Park Group. Members of… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has urged the Government eliminate fatalities and serious injuries involving road traffic entirely in the UK – and fund the police properly in order to reach this goal. Speaking today (November 5) during a debate on road safety in parliament, Judith highlighted the vital importance of the issue and the… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins shone a light on the “forgotten and ignored” people in Bradford who have to work multiple low-paid jobs to survive in her response to the Chancellor’s Budget yesterday. Citing soon-to-be published research by Dr Andrew Smith of the University of Bradford and Dr Jo McBride of Durham University, Judith told… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has today (October 26) written to her demanding a meeting following her challenge to Theresa May on police cuts. At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Judith raised the issue of cuts to police numbers, surging crime in her constituency – as well as a police pension shortfall which could see… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins challenged the Prime Minister over policing cuts which have led to a surge in crime on her patch. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions, Judith asked whether cash-strapped police forces should be fighting for funding when serious crime is on the rise. Judith told Theresa May: “West Yorkshire Police has 900… Continue Reading
IN October last year, the Government announced it would introduce longer sentences for drivers convicted of killing someone through dangerous or careless driving. They also announced the creation of a new offence of causing serious injury through careless driving. This was a victory for those of us – including MPs, charities and families who have… Continue Reading
Judith Cummins MP joined tenants and staff of Habinteg Housing Association to help celebrate the opening of a brand new community restaurant on Friday October 12. Judith had the honour of cutting the ribbon and welcoming the tenants in to the space for the first time since the refurbishment began. She also had the… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has praised Bradford’s brilliant manufacturing sector – and said its future is key to the Northern Powerhouse, as Bradford Manufacturing Week got underway today. Judith this morning (October 8) attended the launch event in Shipley at CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (pictured left: Judith with Mick Tetley, from the company), where she heard… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins visited Tesco Pharmacy Queensbury to learn more about the national pharmacy NHS flu vaccination service. The service aims to make it easier than ever to get an NHS flu jab and to increase the number of at risk people across England being protected from ill health over the winter months.… Continue Reading
Judith learnt a new skill at Yorkshire Building Society’s (YBS) head office as part of National Inclusion Week. The session at Yorkshire House saw members of Bradford Deaf Community Association give Judith and YBS staff a taster course of British Sign Language. Judith said: “It’s good to see local businesses like Yorkshire Building Society focusing… Continue Reading
Judith officially opened Buttershaw by the Beach, Sandale Hub’s annual summer fun day. Judith cut the ribbon with Andy Walsh, CEO of the Sandale Trust, before chatting with organisers, voluntary organisations, and locals. The day featured pony rides, a paddling pool and sandcastle building, face painting and more. Judith said: “I had… Continue Reading
Judith Cummins MP welcomed businesses, trade unions, civic leaders and a senior Labour figure to Bradford for a roundtable discussion on jobs, narrowing the north-south divide and the vital importance of Bradford to the Northern Powerhouse. Hosted by Yorkshire Water in Buttershaw on Friday (June 29), attendees heard from Bradford South MP Judith and Labour’s… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP has been named Parliamentarian of the Year by a road safety charity for her campaigning on dangerous driving. According to the charity Brake, Judith has been “instrumental in the campaign for justice for road crash victims and has been tireless in her pursuit of safer roads in her Bradford constituency.” Brake, in partnership… Continue Reading
Judith Cummins has welcomed news that more than 3,500 new patients will be able to access NHS dental services in Bradford after NHS England offered extra funding. The additional investment amounts to approximately £332,500 for the city. Dental practices are currently replying to letters from NHS England asking them if they would like to take… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins gave her wholehearted support to the Assaults on Emergency Workers bill in Parliament on Friday (27) – as she detailed a shocking incident in which a fire car she was travelling in came under attack. Ms Cummins told MPs that emergency service workers “deserve our utmost respect and the full… Continue Reading
MP Judith Cummins has pledged to push the Government to give more recognition to unpaid carers. The Bradford South MP visited the Carers’ Resource Bradford office on Tuesday (10) after backing the charity’s plea for the Government to reverse its decision not to update the 2008 national Carers Strategy. The Government said late last year… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins visited Yorkshire Water’s scheme to reduce flooding in part of her constituency last week (23). In the past, Partridge Drive in Buttershaw has suffered from flooding whenever it rains heavily due to the surface water pipes not being able to cope with large deluges of water. This results in rain… Continue Reading
A new partnerships bringing together health professionals and women who use maternity services in Bradford was launched on Thursday (22). More than 80 attendees, including people from a wide range of voluntary sector groups, the three local clinical commissioning groups (NHS Bradford City, NHS Bradford Districts and NHS Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven CCGs), NHS trusts,… Continue Reading
Judith has backed a campaign by Bradford’s local newspaper which is highlighting poor standards of oral health in Bradford and the need for more NHS dentists. The Telegraph and Argus has this month launched its Stop the Rot campaign. The newspaper has run many stories on the issue over the years, and Judith has been… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has called on the government to change the “deeply unfair” way it invests in transport. Mrs Cummins said Bradford was being held back by a “persistent lack of investment” and a “narrow and ultimately unsatisfactory value for money assessment” that favours areas which have historically high levels of spending, such… Continue Reading
Labour legend Dennis Skinner received a rapturous reception on Friday (9th) as he paid a visit to Wibsey for the annual Bradford South Constituency Labour Party (CLP) dinner. More than 120 people gathered at St Winefrides Church Hall to hear Dennis, fondly known as the ‘Beast of Bolsover’, speak. Dennis has been an MP for… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has praised the improvements made at a Great Horton School during a visit. Judith went to St Oswald’s Church of England Primary Academy on Friday (2nd) following an Ofsted report which praised the school’s “ambitious vision”. The school is emerging from a challenging period after a critical Ofsted report in… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has welcomed the announcement that the Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has been granted observer status by a global sports organisation. The RLIF, which dates back to 1927, was awarded observer status at a meeting of the Global Assembly of International Sports Federations (GAISF) council on Wednesday, January 24. The All-Party Parliamentary… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has called on the Government to back new plans which show a Northern Powerhouse Railway (NPR) stop in the city. Transport for the North (TfN) has published plans showing a new, high-speed rail line connecting cities across the North. In its draft strategic transport plan, TfN recommended that the new… Continue Reading
Bradford South MP Judith Cummins has welcomed her appointment as Shadow Minister for International Trade. Judith will be responsible for scrutinising the work of the Department for International Trade, which was created by Prime Minister Theresa May in 2016 following the UK’s decision to vote to leave the European Union. Judith said: “I’m honoured to… Continue Reading
