Starmer promised a reset after Labour’s dire electoral performance, but the government’s programme still falls far short of the bold action needed, says ANDY McDONALD MP
Labour's radical plans are on track
Rail must once again become a source of national pride, reliable, affordable and nationalised, writes RICHARD LEONARD
THE Railway Regulation Act of 1844 ensured that train travel became accessible to some of the poorest in society.
But it went beyond that, mandating a minimum standard of travel for passengers, and giving government the power to limit fares and purchase new lines.
It’s an example of how government intervention succeeded in bringing the benefits of new technology to the people.
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If we can tackle the big issues, like delivering decent public services and affordable state-built and owned housing by making the richest pay a fair amount of tax, Labour can win back the trust and support of the electorate, argues ANDY McDONALD MP



