Alan Deacon

England’s buses: more ambition needed to undo a decade of decline and get bums back on seats, Transport Committee tells Govt - Committees - UK Parliament A new Transport Committee report calls on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. Thi...

We’re calling for bold action to reverse a decade of bus service decline in England outside London and the large city centres 🚌

Our report urges Govt to reform funding, aim for a minimum level of connectivity so no town or village is left behind. ⬇️
committees.parliament.uk/committee/15...

Geneva from some time back earlier this year🇨🇭
(Unsurprisingly brilliant transport!)

Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles - Committees - UK Parliament Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) form a key part of the transport network, particularly for people who face barriers to using other forms of transport and as a driver of the nighttime economy. H...

The Transport Select Committee has today launched its new inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) 🚕🚦

Our portal for written evidence is open until September 8. To those in the sector, we want to hear from you!

committees.parliament.uk/work/9260/li...

How is Parliament recalled? If a crisis or major national event occurs during a period when Parliament is adjourned, there are often demands from MPs, the media and the public for Parliament to be ‘recalled’. But the House of Co...

Our @hansardsociety.bsky.social guide to the recall of Parliament covers all the key information about how recall works, the occasions when Parliament has previously been recalled and the reasons why.
www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...

Sunshine in Bath ☀️

Reading at 6:45am. Getting lighter ☀️

early start ☀️

The mighty @politicshome.bsky.social MP starter pack has been updated with those who joined the platform over the weekend

There are now more than 120 MPs on Bluesky!

And one more from Reading this evening! 🌙

Sunday in Oxford ☀️