Heidi Alexander MP

Swindon Girl | Labour MP for Swindon South | Secretary of State for Transport | Fair weather cyclist

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Today I met Dave, who drove the first train out of Waterloo under the Government’s public ownership programme.

We said we’d bring the train operating companies into public ownership. We’re delivering.

Next stop: set up Great British Railways to better manage track and train!

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

@LilianGreenwood @transportgovuk @DWPgovuk Lilian - you’ve been exceptional. Thank you for your leadership on road safety, pavement parking and on so many other issues. Wishing you all the best at @DWPgovuk.

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

For too long the pubs, clubs and live music venues have been disappearing from high streets.

That is why Andy Burnham’s government is stepping in, and cutting their business rates from April 2027.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Welcome to the team @justinmadders - looking forward to working with you alongside the excellent @simonlightwood @Mather_Keir and @LordPeterHendy.

[Justin Madders @justinmadders]

I'm pleased to have been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new Government.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

For too long, people have said that cheaper transport isn't an option.

I don't accept that.

l've done it before and now I'm doing it again: a £2 cap on bus fares for millions across the country.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

We're cutting bus fares by a third for millions of passengers, making your everyday journeys a little bit easier. 🚌

https://t.co/XplUwsWz6y

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Delighted to be re-appointed Transport Secretary.

First rail fares freeze in 30 years. 9 train operators in public ownership. 5 more coming. A new Road Safety Strategy. Northern Powerhouse Rail on its way. Free bus travel for kids this August.

Lots done. Lots more to do!

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Heidi Alexander has been reappointed as Secretary of State for Transport @transportgovuk.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

When I said I was going to do politics differently, I meant it.

Yesterday I spent a couple of hours in Cardiff city centre inviting people to ask me anything about my plans for the UK.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

We're stopping fare dodgers in their tracks.

We're installing new barriers at stations across England to protect honest, fee-paying passengers and ensure every penny is possible is invested in our railways.

https://t.co/6bM7D3Icuf

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

I am doing everything in my power to keep holidaymakers moving this summer.👇

https://t.co/H7XAVKqbya

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

The whole country will be utterly shocked by the awful news about the circumstances of Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Today we come together across the political divide and I pay tribute to Ann’s dedication during her many years of public service.

My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Ann’s family and friends.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe. The circumstances of her death are extremely distressing and my thoughts are with Ann's family and loved ones.

Ann's dedication to public service was decades long, and she was a true servant of her constituents.

I have spoken to the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall police today. The Home Office stands ready to provide whatever support they need with their ongoing investigation.

I urge everyone to avoid speculation and allow the police investigation to progress.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan @hiroyoshimura @OfficialSTFC @BeeNetwork @TransreportUK A huge thank you to the fantastic team @UKinJapan, who organised a fantastic trip. They are putting Britain's best foot forward with our Japanese partners. (10/10)

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Japan is a fantastic country, which builds integrated transport infrastructure at scale & runs some of the most efficient railways the world has ever seen. I was pleased to fly the flag for our innovative rail ticketing trials & world-leading aviation.

Highlights👇🇬🇧🇯🇵 🧵1/10

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

@MLIT_JAPAN @nekotanchan @BromptonBicycle @Hitachi @HitachiRailENG @tier_iv_japan @hiroyoshimura @OfficialSTFC @BeeNetwork @TransreportUK And it wouldn't have been a trip to Japan without some karaoke, where we may have belted out some Queen, ABBA and Billy Joel in a tiny bar, witnessed by two encouraging Japanese men and the bar staff! 🎤🪩 (9/10)