Julia Buckley

Julia Buckley

Labour — Shrewsbury

Speaking in the House of Commons on 23 March 2026

Debate

Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns

Contribution

My hon. Friend has made a powerful point about the need to visit these beautiful spots around the country. A loop of the River Severn encircles our medieval town with a beating modern heart on the border with Wales. However, before all Members in the Chamber rush to book their weekend break to Shrewsbury, I must tell them that there is a slight problem: how can anyone get there from here? Shropshire is the only county in the UK without a direct train service to London.

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