Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

“What steps she is taking to help upgrade the A259 through Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven constituency.”

Tabled: 22 October 2026Answered: 29 October 2026

Asked by

Chris Ward

Labour — Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

Jonathan Reynolds

I might be biased, but I thought that the international investment summit that we held was the best day of this year. That was not just because of the investment and the real tangible jobs that came from it, but because of the clear, simple message that we could put out there: stability, openness and improving the investment environment. I am delighted to hear the news from Wales. Not only will we support that, but I appreciate the strong working relationship we have on such issues as Port Talbot and getting a better deal for that community and the workforce. We have worked hand in glove with the Welsh Labour Government, and it strengthens the things we are able to do together.