My Personally Speaking column in The Sentinel (24 September 2026) It's no secret that buses are of real interest to our new Prime Min­is­ter, and for good reason. In the sum­mer, we had the announce­ment of the return of the £2 fare cap on single bus jour­neys from Janu­ary 2027, and free 24/7 travel for eli­gible dis­abled pass hold­ers from April 2027. Pub­lic trans­port is about con­nectiv­ity: con­nect­ing people to jobs, edu­ca­tion, health­care, and social activ­it­ies

Adam Jogee MP at Manchester Airport Marking the New Direct Route Last week, I presented my petition in Parliament, on behalf of hundreds of people in Newcastle-under-Lyme, calling for a direct train to Manchester Airport. Today, West Midlands Trains has confirmed that this new direct service will begin running from May 2027 Today’s announcement is a brilliant step forward for the connectivity of our area, for families heading off on their holidays, and for the offer we presen