The Latest Breaking News from Grant Shapps

Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers moving equipment between Britain and the EU.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

North East council accused of 'purdah' breach - what does it mean and how serious is it?

Political row blew up over a tweet by Hartlepool Borough Council, since deleted, on the eve of the local elections

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Grant Shapps accuses Sadiq Khan of breaking pre-election rules on Elizabeth line

The Cabinet minister claimed Mr Khan displayed ‘breathtaking political cynicism’.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Barrel-scraper Grant Shapps is taking us for a ride

The minister has ditched a lawnmower tax the EU had already axed. Is this the best you’ve got, Brexiters?

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

Cost of living crisis: PM's proposals to help drivers and parents cut back on costs

Minsters suggested lowering childcare costs and cutting the frequency of MOTs to help with household bills

Liverpool Echo · May 1, 2022

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2022

Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

Roadside noise cameras to help catch and fine drivers in excessively loud cars

Cameras can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Yearly MOT tests could be scrapped under plans to ease cost of living crisis

The UK Government has unveiled plans to scrap annual MOT checks in an effort to ease the cost of living crisis, but the proposal has been met with criticism from drivers

Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022