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The BBC and world media
The meeting of the 1922 Committee with the Director General of the BBC on Wednesday evening was a private meeting and covered a wide range of topics before we had to vote in divisions. It led me to some more thoughts on the BBC and our media future which I...Read More »
Update from Great Western Regarding Proposed Railway Ticket Office Closures
I have received the update below from Great Western regarding the proposed changes to ticket offices. They have said that they have made a number of key changes to their proposals based on some of the responses they have seen from the consultation although the final results are not yet...Read More »
Agenda for roads
Now that government wants to help drivers get about there are ideas they can adopt to make the vision a reality.
Talking to Ministers, they say they do want highways authorities to review traffic light phasing and controls.
It would be good if all sets could be equipped with sensors so lights...Read More »
Stopping the small boats
I am pleased to report one of the hotels being used for migrants in my constituency will be vacated by the Home Office soon. The Minister reported progress with stemming the flow. He argued that it was not fair that groups of young men sought to circumvent the legal ways...Read More »
Dear Colleague on extending the fare cap
23 October 2023
Dear Colleague,
£2 Fare Cap extension & support for Community Transport Operators
Extending the £2 Bus Fare Cap
I write regarding the Government’s announcement today, confirming additional support for bus users as we extend the £2 bus fare cap until the end of 2024 and increase the funding...Read More »