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Labour MP for North Durham. Email: luke.akehurst.mp@parliament.uk
North Durham lukeakehurstmp.co.uk Joined March 2009
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Casework win! I recently helped a constituent with an insurance claim and was able to help her get a repair undertaken and compensation paid for delays and level of service received. If you are a constituent in need of my support, please email luke.akehurst.mp@parliament.uk or call 0191 371 8834.
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The transition to electric vehicles must work for everyone, including those who rely on affordable transport and those working in our automotive industry.

I spoke to PoliticsHome this week about the importance of getting the transition right, protecting jobs, supporting consumers and ensuring the necessary charging infrastructure is in place.

Read my comments here: buff.ly/fqnmLVr
www.politicshome.com Labour MPs Warn Electric Vehicle Transition Will Leave Poorer Areas Behind A group of Labour MPs has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to relax electric vehicle (EV) targets, arguing that they risk exacerbating regional inequality.