Heidi Alexander: “I ask consent to speak for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown of Ohio). Without objection, it is so…”

For years, we've heard stories of Avanti underperforming, with passengers left paying the price. Enough is enough.

Today we’re giving local leaders more power to shape transport in their community.

So we're not going to be in any way complacent about this, we do need to work with local leaders to drive that growth in every postcode.

Not only are we lowering costs for the summer, the £2 bus fare cap will help all passengers get to where they need to for less.