Secretary of State for Transport
LabourMP for Swindon South
“On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at least 30 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. Government has today published an interim res…”
“We are progressing the first phase of the midlands rail hub to increase capacity in Birmingham. This will improve reliability and enable additional trains between Birmingham, south Wales and the south-west, and on Birmingham’s cross-city li…”
“Further to my statement of 18 June, I am today updating the House that, as required by the Planning Act, the draft revised Airports National Policy Statement, now renamed the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, has been laid today…”
“With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the tragic collision between two passenger trains on Friday 19 June. I realise that honourable Members will be aware of some of the details, but today I would like t…”
“I am today updating the House on the Government’s review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) and the next stage in that process.…”
“I am pleased to inform the House that the Government published the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) on Friday 12th June 2026.…”
“The delivery of mass transit systems has too often been slowed down by fragmented funding arrangements, difficulties in acquiring land and complex planning processes. Our new mass transit taskforce, made up of an independent panel of expert…”
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Madam Deputy Speaker, with your indulgence, I would like to start my remarks with a short story. This time two years ago, like many colleagues on the Government Benches today, I was n…”
“I am confirming to the House that on Sunday 31 May, Govia Thameslink Railway’s services, operating as Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, became the fifth to transfer into public ownership under the Passenger Railway S…”
“With permission, I will make a statement on High Speed 2. Last summer, I stood at this Dispatch Box and promised that we would be straight with the British people not just about the appalling mess we inherited, but about how we would fundam…”
“East West Rail (EWR) is central to the Government’s economic growth mission and plans to unlock the potential of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. By delivering new east to west connectivity, EWR can support up to 100,000 new homes, …”
“On 2nd April the Government published Better Connected: A Strategy for Integrated Transport to deliver simpler, more reliable and better joined-up journeys for people across England.…”
“I am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will support our drive to deliver the biggest overhaul to tran…”
“On behalf of the Government, may I associate myself with your remarks about David Winnick and extend our condolences to his family? Bringing Greater Anglia and other east of England train operators into public ownership will put passengers …”
“I am publishing, alongside the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) provided for under Clause 24 of the Railways Bill. The publication of this MoU marks a major milestone in the delive…”
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“On 19 February I wrote to the Judge hearing the above claim in respect of my ongoing duty of candour in those proceedings.…”
“This Government remain fully committed to the zero emission vehicle transition and the ZEV mandate. In 2025, the UK had the largest electric vehicle market share of any major European economy, thanks to the certainty provided by clear Gover…”
“On 24 November 2021 there was a tragic mass-casualty incident involving a small boat attempting to cross the Channel. On 9 November 2023 the then Secretary of State for Transport announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory …”
“My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) has made the following Ministerial Statement on the 30th January.…”
“I beg to move, That the following provisions shall apply in respect of the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill if proceedings on the Bill have not been completed before the end of this Session or any subsequent Session of this Parliam…”
“With permission, I would like to make a statement on the Government’s plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. I realise that I am not the first Minister to talk about transforming infrastructure in the north of England, and I get why people the…”
“I wish to update the House on the Government’s work to improve the condition of local roads and the steps we are taking to ensure that record levels of investment deliver real benefits for communities.…”
“This Government are committed to bringing the cost of living down, while supporting opportunity and aspiration across the whole of the UK. From March, regulated rail fares will be frozen for the first time in 30 years, meaning that over 1 b…”
“Achieving sustainable development is a core aim of the UK’s planning system, but has been hindered by the lack of a clear way of measuring what is a ‘sustainable location’ for development in transport terms. This means that policy-makers an…”
“Today the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and I are pleased to publish the final report of the cross-government taskforce on motor insurance.…”
“I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Two centuries ago, the first passenger railway services to run in the UK symbolised the hope and ambition of a confident nation, yet today that same railway symbolises something rather…”
“It is a privilege to respond to today’s debate on the Budget. We have heard some excellent contributions from many colleagues, particularly those on this side of the House, and I hope my honourable Friends will forgive me if I do not mentio…”
“Further to my Oral Statement to the House on 22 October, I am writing to update the House on the Government’s decision to identify the scheme promoted by Heathrow Airport Limited as the scheme to take forward in informing the ongoing review…”
“The Department follows strong governance and planning frameworks, backed by rigorous value-for-money assessments, to make sure that upgrades are delivered effectively. That aligns with the Government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy and en…”
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