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Will Durrant

Haigh says affordability is a priority but refuses to rule out rail fare hikes

The performance of Northern Rail has been criticised (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has declined to rule out future rail fare hikes as she set out her “priority to keep public transport affordable”.

Taking questions at the despatch box on Thursday, Ms Haigh told MPs that Labour had inherited a “mess” in the railways sector when ministers took office earlier this year.

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