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The Latest Breaking News from Grant Shapps

‘TfL is the largest recipient of taxpayer bailouts - but Sadiq Khan will keep attacking us’

For two years, the Government has found itself being attacked by the Mayor for spending £5 billion to rescue his transport network.

Evening Standard

Rail strikes: what’s happening in September and how will passengers be affected?

As the three rail unions announce more 24-hour strikes, this is the state of play

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan and Grant Shapps at war over TfL deal to save Tube

London Mayor and Transport Secretary clash over ‘malicious’ terms of massive bailout

Evening Standard

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Next rail workers' strike to take place over Labour conference weekend

RAIL workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

The National (Scotland)

Train strike date announced as staff at nine firms confirm 24-hour walkout

It comes following a dispute over the rail dispute over pay, job security and conditions

Liverpool Echo

TfL funding deal will lead to further strikes, warns RMT chief Mick Lynch

The union boss said the deal would have an impact on pensions and pay for union members in the future

Evening Standard

Rail workers planning further strike action in September

Union members are to stage a 24-hour walkout in a long-running dispute over pay, job security and conditions

Liverpool Echo

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Rail union announces new strike date for next month over pay, job security and conditions

Nine train operating companies, as well as Network Rail, will walk out from midday on Monday September 26.

Chronicle Live

Rail union leaders ‘looking for support’ from Labour as strike announced

TSSA industrial action from noon on 26 September will coincide with Labour conference in Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

Rail workers to stage new 24-hour strike in September as pay dispute escalates

Rail workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

The Independent UK

Rail strike: Staff at train companies announce several walkouts in September

Aslef drivers at 12 rail operators will walkout on 15th while TSSA workers at nine companies will take part in separate 24 hour action

Evening Standard

TfL funding deal means tube fares must rise and bus services be cut

Sadiq Khan accepts ‘far from ideal’ settlement but says it secures long-term future for transport network

The Guardian - UK

Why have Manchester to London rail services been cut to the bone?

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Manchester Evening News

I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps

‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Grant Shapps calls ousting of Boris Johnson ‘a mistake’ amid Tory ‘seller’s remorse’

‘He had that force of nature to do things,’ transport secretary says – as Conservative supporters hint at regret

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary unveils deal to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine

Grant Shapps said hosting a refugee family has made the war ‘real’ to him.

Reuters

Britain to support rebuilding of Ukrainian transport network

Britain will share technical expertise with Ukraine as part of a new package of support to help the country rebuild its infrastructure and transport network following Russia's invasion earlier this year, the government said on Thursday.

Bristol Post

Cyclists could face penalty points for speeding - have your say in response to Grant Shapps

We want to know if you think people riding bicycles should receive penalty points for speeding similarly to how people driving cars do, as proposed by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Let us know in the comments

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Daily Mirror

'Dickensian Tories trapped in the past expect public to grovel like Oliver Twist'

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' refusal to meet union bosses and treatment of striking workers exposes the Tories as a party who don't care about the public, writes Kevin Maguire.

The Guardian - UK

Avanti paid shareholders £11.5m despite ‘abysmal’ service for rail users

Train operator under fire for dividend payment amid severe cuts on its west coast main line

Nottingham Post

Traditional school run could end forever due to self-driving change from 2025

Research worth £100 million is now underway

Wales Online

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote

Strike chaos continues

Daily Mirror

Ex P&O workers' fury as firm escapes legal action after sacking 800 employees

Seafarers left devastated that ferry firm P&O will not be prosectuted for sacking 800 staff by video message say 'spineless' Transport Secretary Grant Shapps should resign over lack of action

The Independent UK

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

Liverpool Echo

Hundreds of people show support for striking rail workers

Rail workers across the country walked out on Saturday

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