Harrison ‘can’t say’ when Newcastle buses will match London’s

During transport questions, Labour MP Chi Onwurah asked the government for a specific date that Newcastle bus services will match London’s “affordability and quality”.

Onwurah told the front bench that she did not want to hear about the government’s “bus back better” scheme “because that isn’t going to do it”.

Transport under-secretary Trudy Harrison told Onwurah that she would write to her regarding ”any further competitions or funds that might be available” but could not offer a specific date.