The Latest Breaking News from Huw Merriman

Call for TransPennine Express to be nationalised after 'one of the worst days yet'

Dozens of trains were cancelled across the Greater Manchester region today

Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023

Calls to nationalise TransPennine Express after ‘one of worst days yet’

Labour’s Louise Haigh wants the Government to strip the operator of its contract and bring it in-house.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Settling rail disputes would have been cheaper than crippling strikes, admits minister

Rail minister Huw Merriman told MPs the row has ‘ended up costing more’

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023

No 10 defends Zahawi after reports he paid millions to settle tax dispute – as it happened

Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson says PM has full confidence in Tory chairman despite allegations over his tax affairs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Rail minister admits train strikes have cost more than resolving dispute would

However, he said there was a long-term view to consider as well

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023

‘As things stand, the strikes are on’: Rail minister confirms train driver walkouts will likely go ahead

Aslef leader says train operators have ‘done a rather corrupt and immoral deal with the government’

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Long-awaited Mottram bypass delayed 'for several months' after last-ditch legal challenge

Building work on the A57 Link Roads scheme had been due to start this spring

Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023

Minister hails ‘extraordinary’ HS2 bridge

Huw Merriman visited the site where HS2’s 2.1-mile-long Colne Valley Viaduct is being built just outside north-west London.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Government accused of insulting workers as ministers hold talks with health, education and rail unions – as it happened

Nurses’ and ambulance strikes to go ahead after latest round of talks failed to make substantial progress

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023

'Rishi Sunak is a fool if he does not reach a deal with workers taking strike action'

Nurses, ambulance crews, railway workers and public sector staff have taken - and still intend to take - industrial action in recent months

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023