Bus franchising won't be a silver bullet - the fundamentals of Britain's bus network are in a bad state.
In the long term, a market-based approach can work - but it means investment up front to increase passenger numbers.
My piece for ConHome on how to Bus Back Better(er):
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A strong North is the key to a strong UK.
Across the North, our message to government is clear: back us, work with us and we can help you deliver true levelling up.
@JoPlattMP I can't tell you how sad I was when the result came through. Whatever you do next, I know you will do it with fairness, equality and social justice. 😝🤣
@Tris_Stock It is to the eternal shame of @UKLabour that LB has been forced to resign because of bullies and anti-Semites while the GS & leadership looked the other way. We might not be in the same party anymore, but I am proud to call her my friend and she can always count on my support.
@AaronBastani@Ed_Miliband@lucianaberger I am one of those members who work, for nothing, to elect Luciana.
In fact, I ran both her 2015 and 2017 elections.
I can assure you she has my full support - and the support of the other members who have campaigned for Labour for years.