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Transport secretary told HS2 decision an ‘outrageous attempt to avoid scrutiny’

The government has been criticised in the commons for the way in which the HS2 delay was announced. The high-speed railway was initially set to link London and the West Midlands with a further phase extending to cities in the North. However, in a written statement,  » Read More

Shapps continues condemnation as rail strikes edge closer

In a statement to the House of Commons, transport secretary Grant Shapps condemned the rail strikes organised by a union “representing some of the better paid workers in the country”.  Shapps shared his anger at the industrial action that will “cause misery to millions” this week. Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh criticised Shapps for allowing…

Haigh compares Shapps’ actions to P&O Ferries

During a heated debate on the upcoming rail strikes, shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh accused the secretary of state Grant Shapps of “acting directly from P&O’s playbook” in trying to replace striking rail staff with agency staff. Shapps criticised Labour and its leader Keir Starmer on the lack of clarity of their position on the…

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