Heidi Alexander

Heidi Alexander

Labour — Swindon South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 April 2025

Debate

Road Maintenance

Contribution

I will just make a little bit of progress. I will give way to the hon. Gentleman later. The Government will end decades of decay on our roads. We will lift the lid on how taxpayers’ money gets spent. We think that is a crucial part of the solution. I am pleased that this move has been positively received, with the RAC, National Highways, Logistics UK and so many more coming out in support. In fact, Edmund King, president of the AA, described it as “a…concerted attack on the plague of potholes”. Madam Deputy Speaker, I could not have put it better myself. It is great to see councils broadly welcoming our approach, too. As Councillor Adam Hug, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, put it: “it’s in everyone’s interests to ensure that public money is well spent.”

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