MP PHILIP Davies has been chosen to sit on the powerful justice select committee, which scrutinises the work of the Ministry of Justice and other bodies.

Mr Davies, whose Shipley constituency includes Cullingworth and Denholme, is a constant campaigner for tougher justice.

He said: “I am delighted my colleagues elected me to serve on this committee.

“I am very passionate about tackling crime and ensuring victims get the justice they deserve.

“I will continue to do everything I can to ensure criminals are serving their sentences in full, receiving the correct sentence and action is taken to stop the criminal justice system from losing public confidence.

"People want criminals to be punished not let off with a slap on the wrist.”