Simon Lightwood MP

The horror in Gaza must end. We're stepping up our humanitarian efforts with new healthcare, food and water for Gazans. We need an immediate ceasefire now, the release of all hostages and a surge in aid.

Thank you @simonlightwood for formally opening our community garden today. The students have been so committed in developing this peaceful, eco-friendly space for staff and students in school. They should be very proud of what they have created.

Everyone deserves safe, accessible transport. That’s why we’re extending e-scooter trials to 2028 and expanding them to new towns to learn how best to regulate them. We’re also looking at our mobility aid laws so disabled people can use the devices they need for independence.

A heartbreaking update on the school bus crash in Somerset. There are no adequate words to acknowledge the death of a child. All my thoughts are with their parents, family and friends, and all those affected. Thank you to the emergency workers who are responding at pace — I’m…

I’m aware of the serious incident involving a bus near Minehead, Somerset. My thoughts are with all those involved. The emergency services are on scene, and I am receiving regular updates on the situation.

They talk. We do. Our milestone transport investments today show the difference a Labour government can make.🌹👇

This is the difference Labour is making.

We've given the green light to over 50 new road and rail schemes, meaning better journeys for millions of commuters and businesses across the country. For more information on the schemes: gov.uk/government/new…

Today, Labour has announced over fifty road and rail upgrades to: ✅ Ease congestion ✅ Cut journey times ✅ Create greater access to jobs and opportunities

📢 One year of a Labour government and here’s what we’ve delivered: ✅ 4M+ extra NHS appointments and 10-year plan published, ✅ GB Energy launched, ✅ Trade deals secured, ✅ Workers’ rights uplifted, ✅ Triple Lock protected. And that’s just the start.

Thrilled to see the metro mayors working with Government and @activetraveleng to create a national active travel network. With every journey walked, wheeled or cycled, we’re tackling the climate crisis, fighting inactivity, reducing congestion, and delivering affordable choices

The Bus Services Bill has completed committee stage (Commons) One step closer to better buses! This @UKLabour Government is: ✅Empowering every community to take back control of their buses 🚍Creating & saving vital routes 🤝Ending the ban on public ownership of bus services

Great to speak at Active City York 2025 earlier We're investing £616m over the next four years on top of £300m announced in February, to give more people high quality and healthy ways to get around and supporting Mayors to create a joined-up network bit.ly/402fWXv

Earlier this #BetterTransportWeek we had the pleasure of test riding Coventry's splendid Very Light Rail prototype vehicle. We were joined by Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood, West Mids Mayor @RichParkerLab and @cllrjimoboyle. What an exciting project!

Jersey has shown what can happen when local leaders control their own bus services - more passengers, better routes, and reliable transport for everyone. Our Bus Services Bill will give the same powers to local leaders, putting those who know their communities best in charge of…

Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood has these welcome words of support for #BetterTransportWeek. It's time to celebrate the transport that connects communities and brings people together. Find out more at bettertransport.org.uk/better-transpo… @transportgovuk

Great to welcome Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood to Coventry to showcase our pioneering Very Light Rail 🚋 Designed and built right here in the West Midlands, this new tram technology could transform local transport — making it greener, cheaper and more accessible.

I'm in Leicester today to see their new Hop! buses in action. 🚍🐸 116 zero emission buses are now on the road — cutting emissions and creating cleaner, quieter journeys. We’re backing even more zero emission buses with £37.5m extra funding.