MP Calls For Transport Plan’s Focus To Be On Weston’s Current Congestion Problems
Weston’s MP John Penrose has responded to the West of England Joint Transport Plan (JTP), with a call to focus on tackling Weston’s current congestion problems rather than focusing on plans to justify a new town near Churchill. In his letter, John writes that plans should prioritise upgrades to the M5 between J20…
Read MoreJohn’s full letter in response to the Joint Transport Plan
I am writing in response to the latest draft of the Joint Transport Plan (JTP). As with the overall Joint Spatial Plan (JSP), there is much to welcome, but also some important concerns. With this in mind, please see my previous submissions (copies enclosed) from October and December of last…
Read MoreThe Telegraph: Brexit delay ‘an elephant trap that we can’t escape’, senior ministers warn
Article originally published in The Telegraph on 24/02/2019. It was written by Edward Malnick, Sunday Political Editor. Delaying Britain’s departure from the EU is an “elephant trap” that could kill off Brexit altogether, senior ministers warned on Saturday night. Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, John Penrose, the Northern Ireland minister,…
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