A Conservative MP is to speak at a men’s rights conference alongside controversial activists including one who ran a website listing the personal details of feminist writers and called for a “bash a violent bitch month”. Philip Davies, the MP for Shipley, who is a vehement critic of feminism and once sought to obstruct a bill to protect women against violence, is listed as a speaker at the International Conference on Men’s Issues taking place in Chicago in August. Among the other scheduled speakers are two Ukip European election candidates, Carl Benjamin and Mark Meechan. Benjamin, who posts YouTube videos as “Sargon of Akkad”, once tweeted “I wouldn’t even rape you” to the Labour MP Jess Phillips, and has argued feminism has caused an increase in mass killings. Another speaker is Paul Elam, an American who leads a group called A Voice for Men. The Southern Poverty Law Centre, which monitors extreme and far-right activity in the US, … [Read more...] about Tory MP Philip Davies to speak at US men’s rights conference
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Philip Davies shocks opponents with progressive position on proxy voting
A couple of years ago, Conservative MP Philip Davies was polishing his credentials as a Commons dinasour by cosying up to the Justice for Men and Boys (J4MB) party, which has a not-so-distinguished track record of fighting against initiatives to improve gender diversity in the boardroom. So what did progressive parliamentarians make of Davies tabling a surprise amendment extending proxy voting to women who have suffered miscarriages? “Even a stopped clock is right twice a day,” a shocked Lib Dem deputy leader Jo Swinson told the Commons. “So while I disagree with much of what he said, there are none the less some good suggestions for progress in some of the amendments he has tabled.” The SNP’s Pete Wishart told colleagues: “I used to gently chide him when he was a new Member, calling him “Dinosaur Jr”. He is now a fully-fledged member of the dinosaur community, but his interest just goes to show that even dinosaurs may change their … [Read more...] about Philip Davies shocks opponents with progressive position on proxy voting
Author Philip Pullman receives knighthood
Oxford 28 December 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-46701649 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Related TopicsNew Year Honours 2019 Author Philip Pullman has said he is "very surprised and honoured" after being … [Read more...] about Author Philip Pullman receives knighthood
Philip Pullman ‘surprised and honoured’ at knighthood
Life by Press Association December 28, 2018, 10:32 pm Updated: December 28, 2018, 10:34 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Author Philip Pullman said he was “very surprised and honoured” after being awarded a knighthood. The best-selling writer, known for the His Dark Materials series of books, has been recognised in the New Year Honours for his services to literature. Pullman, 72, included fellow literary figures such as children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake among those he was proud to join in accepting the honour. In a statement to the Press Association, he said: “I was very surprised and honoured to be offered a knighthood. I believe the profession of letters should be recognised as having a proper place in the life of the nation, along with science, and sport, and music, and scholarship, and many other human activities. “Many people I … [Read more...] about Philip Pullman ‘surprised and honoured’ at knighthood
Norwich-born author Philip Pullman awarded knighthood in New Year’s Honours
PUBLISHED: 22:31 28 December 2018 Taz Ali Norwich-born author Philip Pullman, best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy, has been awarded a knighthood. Picture: Bill Smith Archant © 2005 Norwich-born author Philip Pullman said he was “very surprised and honoured” after being awarded a knighthood. The best-selling writer, known for the His Dark Materials series of books, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list for his services to literature.Pullman, 72, included fellow literary figures such as children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake among those he was proud to join in accepting the honour.He said: “I was very surprised and honoured to be offered a knighthood. I believe the profession of letters should be recognised as having a proper place in the life of the nation, along with science, and sport, and music, and scholarship, and many other human activities.“Many … [Read more...] about Norwich-born author Philip Pullman awarded knighthood in New Year’s Honours