
Simon Lightwood MP
@simonlightwood
Labour & Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell. Local Transport Minister. For constituency casework please email [email protected] 🏳️🌈
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http://www.simonlightwood.org.uk 08-04-2009 15:57:37
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In Liverpool today with Steve Rotheram, talking about how the Bus Services Bill is putting power back in local hands. We're taking bold steps to improve buses, protect vital routes, and grow local economies in Liverpool and beyond - delivering our Plan for Change










Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood MP has these welcome words of support for #BetterTransportWeek. It's time to celebrate the transport that connects communities and brings people together. Find out more at bettertransport.org.uk/better-transpo… Department for Transport


Earlier this #BetterTransportWeek we had the pleasure of test riding Coventry's splendid Very Light Rail prototype vehicle. We were joined by Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood MP, West Mids Mayor Richard Parker and Jim O'Boyle. What an exciting project!


Thank you Simon Lightwood MP for formally opening our community garden today. The students have been so committed in developing this peaceful, eco-friendly space for staff and students in school. They should be very proud of what they have created.



The Bus Services Bill has completed committee stage (Commons) One step closer to better buses! This The Labour Party Government is: ✅Empowering every community to take back control of their buses 🚍Creating & saving vital routes 🤝Ending the ban on public ownership of bus services


Thrilled to see the metro mayors working with Government and Active Travel England to create a national active travel network. With every journey walked, wheeled or cycled, we’re tackling the climate crisis, fighting inactivity, reducing congestion, and delivering affordable choices
