Simon Lightwood MP

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@simonlightwood

Labour & Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell | Transport Minister | Minister for Equalities | 🏳️‍🌈

Wakefield / Westminster simonlightwood.org.uk Joined April 2009

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Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood Sep 10

Delighted to speak at the UK Bus Summit today and meet so many leaders from across the sector. 🚌

We're delivering better bus services and empowering local leaders through franchising and making journeys more affordable for passengers by capping bus fares at £2.

Simon Lightwood MP speaking at the UK Bus Summit, standing at a lectern on stage with the UK Bus Summit branding visible behind him.

Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood Sep 7

Liverpool is taking control of its buses.

Franchising will give @LpoolCityRegion & @MetroMayorSteve greater say over routes, fares and services.

We are investing £86m in the region to improve services, as we deliver our plan to transform buses for passengers nationwide 🚍

Simon Lightwood MP, Minister for Buses and Local Transport, with Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram at a Metro bus depot. They stand in front of a yellow Metro bus holding a sign reading, “We’ve taken back control.”

Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood Aug 18

Buses are a lifeline for so many people. We couldn't stand back and let the West Midlands lose access to the buses they rely on every day.

That's why we're supporting @WestMids_CA with an extra £11.5m to support their bus network, protecting jobs and putting passengers first.

Bus Minister Simon Lightwood MP, left, Mayor Richard Parker, centre, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, right, together at a bus station, with several buses visible through the windows behind them.

Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood Aug 17

Where will your free bus adventure take you? 🚌☀️

Kids aged 5–15 can travel free on most local buses across England throughout August from castles and beaches to safari parks and national parks!

Here are 14 brilliant ideas 👇
timeout.com/uk/news/14-sce…

www.timeout.com 14 scenic attractions that kids can reach for free this summer Including Hadrian’s Wall, Chatsworth Estate and more

Simon Lightwood MP @simonlightwood Aug 1

Free bus travel for under 16s starts TODAY! 🚍☀️

From family days out to museums or theme parks, we're making it easier and more affordable to get around this summer with these savings throughout August.

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