My March update in the Shropshire Star

Last week, the Chancellor took steps to improve public finances, clean up the previous government’s mess, and build for long-term growth. This includes higher wages, record defence investment, and a streamlined public sector. In Telford, we’ll have more police, free breakfast clubs, better support for job seekers, and dignity for those unable to work due […]

Prime Minister’s Questions Today: Telford MP Stands Up for Stronger Borders

Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, today (12 March) spoke during Prime Minister’s Questions, reaffirming Labour’s commitment to smashing the gangs and taking back control of our borders. To date the new government has: Deported almost 3,000 foreign national offenders since July 2024: a 21% increase on last year. Removed more than 19,000 migrants […]

Shaun meets local businesses at Shropshire Business Chamber roundtable event

Shaun meets local businesses at roundtable event Shaun Davies Member of Parliament for Telford has attended a roundtable discussion with local businesses in Telford to listen to their concerns, challenges, and opportunities for growth. The event brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from various sectors. The group discussed and shared their feedback on […]

Telford MP welcomes first steps to justice reform but says there is more to be done

Yesterday (Monday 24 February) Shaun Davies MP for Telford brought together a group Telford and Shropshire justice stakeholders in Parliament to continue to push for urgent transformational to the local justice system, ensuring victims receive justice more quickly. In recent months the new Government has taken positive first steps to improve access to justice which […]

Shropshire’s two Labour MPs are ‘watching like hawks’ over NHS Plans for ShropDoc Services

Shropshire’s Labour MPs, Julia Buckley (Shrewsbury) and Shaun Davies (Telford), have reassured residents that they are closely monitoring local NHS plans to re-tender out-of-hours GP services. This follows an initial decision to award the contract to a new provider instead of ShropDoc – a decision which is subject to challenge. In a joint statement, the […]

I will never support Telford and Wrekin merging with Shropshire Council, says Telford MP

Shaun Davies MP for Telford commented: “I will never support merging Telford and Wrekin with Shropshire Council—it would mean higher council tax, parking charges, and losing control to Shropshire.  Meanwhile, the Conservatives have run Shropshire Council into the ground, leaving it on the brink of bankruptcy. The only thing keeping it afloat is the Tory […]

Telford MP Champions Local Apprenticeships in Parliament and Telford

Shaun Davies, MP for Telford, celebrated National Apprenticeship Week in Telford and London this week meeting with Ministers, employers, apprentices, and a local training provider in Telford to discuss how apprenticeships are vital to help more people gain skills and jobs in order to reduce reliance on overseas workers. In a significant boost for apprenticeships, […]