I take your point, however Heidi knows the transport brief. We worked with her when she was Sadiq's deputy and her role covered TfL - we had a good relationship.

I'm disappointed she misses the point that the railway is woefully short of drivers because of the short termism of the private operators

I bloody had one - it was great.

Very funny woman who does R4 panel shows - looks at the Unbelievable Truth back catalogue.

I don't watch much television and I knew who he was (Holly Walsh has referenced him on R4). I'm with @helenlewis.bsky.social on this. He's a cultural icon.

*cough*

We don't have snow often and it would appear that it is cheaper (more profitable) not to invest in the necessary infrastructure, equipment, and staff on the railway and simply let it fall apart on snow days.