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Shipley MP continues campaign for electoral reform
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has today continued her long-standing campaign for reform of the UKs electoral system, sighting the strong public support for proportional representation in Parliament.
Feb 23


Anna Dixon MP champions Bradford’s young construction talent in Parliament following Airedale Hospital visit
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has today highlighted the achievements of Bradford’s young people and the importance of vocational education in the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions.
Feb 11


Shipley MP Demands Action to Clean Up Local Rivers and Protect Billpayers
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has today continued her campaign for urgent reform of the water industry, citing in Parliament “years” of pollution, under‑investment and rising bills that have hit her constituents.
Feb 10


Local MP Calls for Tougher Action on Dangerous Driving as She Shares Personal Family Tragedy
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has today urged the Government to take bold action to tackle dangerous driving, drawing on her own family’s experience of losing a loved one in a fatal road collision.
Feb 5


Anna Dixon MP speaks in debate on Civil Service Pension Scheme
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today called on the government to explain what urgent action it is taking to rectify issues her constituents are facing with the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Feb 4


Shipley MP Calls for Action to Make Bradford’s Parks and Streets Safer for Women and Girls
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has urged the government this week to increase support for local initiatives addressing violence against women and girls, highlighting new research indicating that nearly half of women surveyed in Myrtle Park, Bingley, do not feel safe after dark.
Jan 28


"Catastrophic humanitarian disaster" unfolding in Gaza, says Anna Dixon MP
Anna Dixon MP has today described the current situation in Gaza as a humanitarian disaster, and asked the government what steps it is taking to ensure international non-governmental organisations can continue to operate in the region.
Jan 20


Anna Dixon calls for stricter regulation of fireworks
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today called on the government to bring in stricter measures to crackdown on the illegal use of fireworks in her constituency.
Jan 19


Shipley MP calls for clearer welfare labelling on animal products
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today called on the Government that labelling related to welfare on animal products is made clearer.
Dec 18, 2025


Anna Dixon MP calls for greater support for tenant diary farmers
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today called on the Labour Government to set out how it intends to implement the recommendations of Baroness Rock’s review and help tenant dairy farmers.
Dec 18, 2025


“Listen to the victims and survivors in Bradford” Shipley MP says to new grooming gangs inquiry chair
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has called on the newly appointed chair of the inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs to come to Bradford and “listen to the victims and survivors”.
Dec 10, 2025


Anna Dixon MP speaks in debate on High Streets
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today delivered a speech in support of high streets and local businesses across her constituency.
Nov 4, 2025


“Time for radical action”, Shipley MP calls for major reform to water industry
Shipley MP Anna Dixon has urged the Government to take strong action against “failing water companies like Yorkshire Water,” as ministers today announced a significant overhaul of the industry's regulation.
Jul 20, 2025


Anna Dixon MP speaks in debate on NHS 10-Year Plan
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today spoken in the House of Commons debate on the NHS 10-year Plan.
Jul 2, 2025


Shipley residents being “ripped off” by unfair parking fines, says local MP
While speaking in Parliament yesterday, the MP highlighted several specific cases involving her local constituents who have been unjustly fined for parking violations. She urged the Government to implement stronger independent regulation and provide clearer guidelines for consumers regarding parking enforcement.
May 5, 2025


Tory plan to rebuild Airedale Hospital was "nothing more than false hope", says Health Minister
A senior government health minister has criticised the previous Conservative administration's plan to rebuild Airedale General Hospital in Steeton, calling it "nothing more than false hope" and "dodgy claims."
Apr 22, 2025


Anna Dixon speaks up for local sports clubs
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley has today praised two local Shipley constituency sports clubs
Apr 2, 2025


Shipley MP pushes for Wharfedale transport funding
Anna Dixon called on Simon Lightwood, the Minister for Local Transport, to meet with her and the ‘Friends of Wharfedale Greenway’
Mar 27, 2025


Anna Dixon stands up for the Shipley constituency at PMQs
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley, today took her first chance to ask a question directly Keir Starmer at PMQs
Mar 19, 2025


Anna Dixon MP speaks in debate on Welfare Reform
Anna Dixon MP for Shipley, has today spoken in a House of Commons debate on the Labour governments proposed reforms to welfare.
Mar 18, 2025
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