Transport - Louise Haigh MP

Cancellation of the Northern Rail franchise

Thank you for writing about the Government’s decision to cancel the Northern rail franchise. It is clear that Arrive Rail North have completely failed passengers with their management of Northern, making many commuters’ lives a misery. I spoke out against their disastrous plans to axe train guards, but they have…

Unfair Parking Charges

I share your concern about this issue as I know that unfair parking charges can be a cause of real frustration and a significant cost for many people. Data from the Citizens Advice Bureau has shown that 10,000 people sought advice about a private parking ticket last year and I…

Guards on Trains

I do, of course, sympathise with passengers whose travel plans are being disrupted by the RMT’s industrial action. Nevertheless, I fully support the RMT campaign to stop Arriva Rail North from introducing Driver Only Operations (DOO) and removing guards from our trains. I’m very concerned by Arriva Rail North’s plans…

Free Travel for Claimants of Jobseekers Allowance

I am aware that for many people, especially the young and the elderly, those living in rural areas and those who do not own a car, bus services are a lifeline. Also, this Government has closed down hundreds of jobcentres, including the one on Eastern Avenue that means that jobseekers…

Cycling

I agree with the argument in Cycling UK’s report, ‘Cycle safety: make it simple’, that there needs to be a comprehensive review of road traffic offences and penalties, to cover careless and dangerous driving offences as well as the creation of new cycling offences, as the current legal framework for…

Guide Dogs

Thank you for contacting me about pavement parking and discrimination against guide dog owners. As you will know guide dogs play a vital role in allowing someone who is blind or partially sighted to still be independent and live their lives to the fullest and the guide dogs charity is…