The Latest Breaking News from Grant Shapps

Next rail workers' strike to take place over Labour conference weekend

RAIL workers are to stage a fresh 24-hour strike next month in an escalation of the national dispute over pay, job security and conditions.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022

Train strike date announced as staff at nine firms confirm 24-hour walkout

It comes following a dispute over the rail dispute over pay, job security and conditions

Liverpool Echo · Aug 31, 2022

TfL funding deal will lead to further strikes, warns RMT chief Mick Lynch

The union boss said the deal would have an impact on pensions and pay for union members in the future

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022

Rail strike: Staff at train companies announce several walkouts in September

Aslef drivers at 12 rail operators will walkout on 15th while TSSA workers at nine companies will take part in separate 24 hour action

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022

TfL funding deal means tube fares must rise and bus services be cut

Sadiq Khan accepts ‘far from ideal’ settlement but says it secures long-term future for transport network

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

Why have Manchester to London rail services been cut to the bone?

Passengers have been hit hard with slashed trains and some of the worst rail problems in recent history

Manchester Evening News · Aug 28, 2022

I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps

‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2022

Grant Shapps calls ousting of Boris Johnson ‘a mistake’ amid Tory ‘seller’s remorse’

‘He had that force of nature to do things,’ transport secretary says – as Conservative supporters hint at regret

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Transport Secretary unveils deal to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine

Grant Shapps said hosting a refugee family has made the war ‘real’ to him.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Britain to support rebuilding of Ukrainian transport network

Britain will share technical expertise with Ukraine as part of a new package of support to help the country rebuild its infrastructure and transport network following Russia's invasion earlier this year, the government said on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022