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Great to speak at #UKREiiF this morning about building a transport system that works for everyone. From better buses to active travel, from local leadership to rail reform - this Government is putting power where it belongs: in local hands.

Great to be at Parkex today! Thanks to our engagement with BPA the parking sector is now taking forward the National Parking Platform — meaning simpler, easier parking at no further cost to taxpayers. Together, we’re putting choice in the hands of drivers.🅿️

Driving change 🚗⚡️ We caught up with Harlequins 🃏 and England Rugby's Chandler Cunningham-South behind the wheel of his EV to talk about his switch to driving electric. From easy charging to a smooth ride, he shares how driving an EV fits seamlessly into his life.

🇬🇧🇺🇦 I was honoured to meet Serhiy Kiral, Lviv's Deputy Mayor, last week to present the findings of a study looking at creating vital new transport hubs in Lviv, funded by Department for Transport as part of our 100-year partnership. More details here 👇 linkedin.com/posts/gleeds_g…

Up early to be on the first train out of Waterloo under public ownership. A big day! Later this year we’ll bring forward legislation to set up Great British Railways, integrating the management of track & train. One team, one railway, delivering higher passenger standards. 🇬🇧

South Western Railway is now owned by you 🚆 And this is just the start. To be part of Great British Railways, rail services will first have to meet tough performance standards. That means better services, with simpler ticketing, on more comfortable trains.

This morning, we were pleased to welcome the Secretary of State Department for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, aboard the first South Western Railway service from London Waterloo under public ownership, complete with Great British Railways branding.

"Why are you changing who runs the trains?" Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP answers a group of schoolchildren's questions on public ownership and Great British Railways, as South Western Railway services become the first under the Public Ownership Act to transfer back into

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP was joined by local schoolchildren and South Western Railway (SWR) staff to unveil a coming soon logo to commemorate the first SWR service under public control from London Waterloo. This historic moment kicks off a reset of the railways to

Higher, faster, further. Last Thursday, our piloted VX4 prototype conducted its first wingborne flight — taking to the skies like a conventional aircraft, soaring over the UK countryside under real-world conditions. Quiet. Efficient. Electric. This is what the future of flight

We're consulting on changes to driving test booking rules. Options include: • Restricting who can book tests • Removing test swaps between learners • Limiting location changes after booking Have your say by 23 July: gov.uk/government/con…

🚆ICYMI On Sunday the first publicly owned South Western Railway service from London Waterloo departed. Public ownership is a vital step in kickstarting the cultural reset needed to instil a sense of pride back into our railways on the journey to Great British Railways.

It was great to visit Blackpool, where locally controlled buses are making a real difference in getting people to work, school and making vital appointments.   Our new Bus Services Bill will protect routes and improve buses right across England 🚍

Yesterday saw the Better Buses Bill pass its Second Reading. What better way to celebrate than to have a brand new electric bus come to Parliament for a photo op? This Bill will protect bus routes, bring record investment and give power to communities across England. 🚌 🌹🚏

Today we're announcing £15.6 billion to transform local transport in the North, Midlands, and South West. This investment comes ahead of the Spending Review where the government will set out plans to invest in Britain’s future and deliver for working people.