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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · 20d

We’ve secured £𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in long-term funding for 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐭 through Labour’s Plan for Neighbourhoods - that’s £2 million every year for the next decade

This is a game-changing investment that will deliver real improvements where they’re needed most.

How should we spend this money?
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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · May 6

Great to visit Star Coaches in Batley ahead of RHA's #NationalCoachWeek.

Coaches support 42,000 jobs & transport 600,000 students daily, so we’re engaging industry to understand how we can back its growth to boost our economy and open up opportunity!

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · May 1

Wonderful to be out campaigning in the glorious sunshine in #Doncaster for our Labour council candidates and the fabulous Ros Jones - who is the only candidate for mayor with the plan & experience to #Deliver4Doncaster! #VoteLabour 🌹🔆

Simon out campaigning with local Labour Party members in Doncaster

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Apr 29

Honoured to unveil a plaque for Jill Viner, London's trailblazing first female bus driver.

Women make up 50% of bus passengers but just 12% of drivers - so we're supporting Women in Bus and Coach to encourage better representation and make buses even more inclusive 🚍

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Apr 25

Great to be out on the doorstep in sunny Runcorn and Helsby today, campaigning for our fantastic Labour candidate Karen Shore. #VoteLabour 🌹

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Mar 24

Every local authority in England must now report the number of potholes they fix to unlock their share of £500m extra funding.

This will allow councils to fill the equivalent of 7 million potholes annually, as part of the Government's Plan for Change. 🚧💷

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Mar 18

It was great to chat recently to Tim Deakin, Editor of @routeone.bsky.social about all things bus and coach.

Simon sitting on a replica of the House of Commons green benches

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Mar 14

Kicked off our first UK bus manufacturing expert panel today, uniting bus makers, Metro Mayors, & industry leaders to make our bus industry cleaner and greener

By supporting manufacturing, we're boosting fleets, regional economies and living standards for a zero-emission future

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Alexander Dennis @alexanderdennis.bsky.social · Mar 13

🇬🇧 We joined Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk in Sheffield today to launch the first UK Bus Manufacturing Panel. Prioritising the manufacture of zero-emission buses across the UK will support skilled jobs and apprenticeships and deliver economic benefits for local communities.

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Urban Transport Group @utg-uk.bsky.social · Mar 13

We're pleased to join Government's new UK Bus Manufacturing Panel, which launched today in Sheffield, to boost green buses and create jobs.

Our Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova joined Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk for the launch.

Full story 👇

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UTG Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova and Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, with two buses in the background, in Sheffield.

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Active Travel England @ategov.bsky.social · Mar 12

"A truly integrated way to make transport work for people.”

@simonlightwood.org.uk and @chrisboardman.bsky.social visited Stockport Interchange, a new transport hub bringing together bus, rail, walking and cycling routes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fdE... 🚌🚄👟🚲

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Liz Tack @lizta.bsky.social · Mar 6

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Sadly, another year when @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social reads the list of women killed by men. Tragic BUT Jess now taking real tangible actions to reduce this number. No one has more passion for this challenge.

Jess Phillips reads names of UK women killed by men last year, including the Hunt family | ITV News

YouTube video by ITV News

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · Feb 28

🚸 A huge thanks to @simonlightwood.org.uk for joining us this morning at St Austin's Primary School in Wakefield.

Nearly half of journeys logged by pupils are walked or wheeled all the way to the school gates – an outstanding achievement! 🚶 👩‍🦽

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Simon Lightwood MP (standing on the far right) with staff and pupils from St Austin's Primary School and Living Streets' mascot Strider. They are standing outside the school gates.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Feb 12

Today is a brilliant day for cycling & walking 🚲🚶‍♀️

We’re investing almost £300m to build 300 miles of new cycle lanes & walkways all over 🇬🇧

Leading to 43k less sick days to ease pressure on our NHS & make lives better, healthier & happier as part of our #PlanforChange 👍

Simon riding on a bike at the Stockport interchange

Simon touring the Stockport interchange with local representatives

Simon joined by Olympic champion and national integrated transport commissioner Chris Boardman and local officials at Stockport interchange

Simon discussing the efforts undertaken at Stockport interchange to avoid antisocial behaviour

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Feb 12

Today I launched a regional tour to shape our Integrated National Transport Strategy.

We’re learning from communities across the country to build a seamless, accessible transport system for all.

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Simon Lightwood on stage speaking at the INTS roadshow

Simon Lightwood on stage speaking at the INTS roadshow. Audience in foreground of the photo

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Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott.bsky.social · Feb 4

It was great to visit Gusford to see the opportunities on offer through @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - I'd encourage other schools to take up the scheme too!

Thank you to @simonlightwood.org.uk for coming to Ipswich to see how the Government is making a real difference to our town.

Transport minister visits Ipswich to see school scheme

Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has welcomed the transport minister to the Suffolk town.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Jan 27

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.

It's also the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

I was proud to sign the Book of Commitment on behalf of my constituents.

I pledge to always remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Jan 26

Locals to 'take back control' of buses with bill to be debated by peers www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Locals to 'take back control' of buses with bill to be debated by peers

Labour's long-promised buses bill will scrap Thatcher-era rules banning local councils from running their own bus services

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Jan 23

It was a pleasure to address the ‘From Service to Success - How the Armed Forces community can strengthen your workforce’ - expo last week in Wakefield.

Our armed forces community and veterans have a huge contribution to make to our workforce 👍

Simon speaking at the expo. Standing at a podium with a microphone

Simon sitting in the audience with other speakers.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Jan 23

Brilliant to speak at the @CPT_UK conference today!

Buses and coaches are crucial to economic growth 🚌 📈

That’s why we’re determined to work with industry to attract investment, support jobs and continue to roll out electric buses - helping deliver our plan for change

Local Transport Minister - Simon Lightwood MP speaking at the podium of CPT conference 2025.

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Bikeability @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social · Jan 21

Thank you Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk for getting on the saddle with Bikeability in Suffolk.
Through the backing of vital programmes like Bikeability, we can be sure that the next generation has what it needs to make cycling part of their everyday life.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Jan 5

Congratulations @andyburnham.bsky.social and everyone at the Bee Network for leading the way! 🐝

This government is fast-tracking the journey to better buses.

Our Bus Services Bill will give local authorities more control over routes, timetables, connections and fares 🚍

andyburnham.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social · Jan 5

Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!

After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻

The first Bee Network service pulls out of a snowy Altrincham Interchange early this morning.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Nov 26

Tonight, the Government held a reception to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, putting this important issue firmly in the spotlight.

Too often, women feel unsafe including when travelling on our transport networks, and we're working hard to change this.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Nov 26

Today marks an important step forward as we extend powers for local authorities to bring buses back under public control.

I’ve just signed the legislation to expand the tools available to deliver better bus services in every community 🚌.

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood.org.uk · Nov 22

Never forget.
Never again.

Image of crumbling Great Britain with press clippings.

THIS IS THE BRITAIN THE TORIES LEFT BEHIND

Spending Watchdog Backs Up Labour's Claim Tories Left A Black Hole In Public Finances

Huffington Post, September 2024

NHS waiting list hits record high of almost 7.8m

The Independent, October 2023

Braverman tells Tories to
"take responsibility' for not building enough prisons

Independent, July 2024

Tories tried to hide extent of sewage spills before election

The Times, August 2024

Police abandoned an investigation every 13 seconds last year without finding a suspect

The Telegraph, June 2024

UK asylum backlog rose before election despite Sunak pledge to cut numbers

The Guardian, August 2024

More than 40,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Sunak promised to stop the boats

The Telegraph, June 2024

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