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Grant Shapps MP

Grant Shapps MP

Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for Transport

Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
Technology
Should MPs Be Worried About Using TikTok?
MPs’ use of TikTok to bolster their personal brands is on the rise, and it’s not just younger parliamentarians on it – Energy Security and Net Zero secretary Grant Shapps is as enthusiastic about posting on the short video app as millennial MPs he shares the green benches with.
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Economy
Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises
Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.
Grant Shapps Says 'Clearly' Liz Truss Tax Cuts Were Wrong
Political parties
Grant Shapps Says "Clearly" Liz Truss Tax Cuts Were Wrong
Business secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed former prime minister Liz Truss's approach to the economy but insists the Conservative party should still be working towards tax cuts.
Government Proposes 'Blue Light' Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Parliament
Government Proposes "Blue Light" Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Business secretary Grant Shapps has introduced a controversial new bill in Parliament to limit the effectiveness of strike action.
Former Home Secretary Says UK Was “In Danger' Of Breaking The Law Over Migrant Processing
Home affairs
Former Home Secretary Says UK Was “In Danger" Of Breaking The Law Over Migrant Processing
Grant Shapps has said the UK was "in danger" of breaking the law over the way it processed migrants during his brief stint as Home Secretary last month.
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Political parties
Grant Shapps Says It Was “Too Soon” For Boris Johnson To Make A Comeback
Home secretary Grant Shapps has said it is “sensible under the circumstances” for Boris Johnson not to run to become Prime Minister again while parliamentary investigations into him are outstanding.
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Transport
Sadiq Khan Warns Of Fare Increases And More Tube Strikes As TfL Agrees Funding Deal
Sadiq Khan has warned fare increases and more strikes could be on the horizon, after Transport for London reached a “far from ideal” financial agreement with the government to keep the capital’s services running.
'Catastrophe' Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
Transport
"Catastrophe" Looms For London's Travel Network If New Funding Deal Isn't Secured
The government faces fresh travel fallout as a new prime minister prepares to enter Number 10, as one analyst warns of potentially “catastrophic” consequences if Transport for London (TfL) fails to secure a new funding deal.
Rishi Sunak Ally Says He Should Not Stand Down To Let Liz Truss Win Tory Leadership Contest
Political parties
Rishi Sunak Ally Says He Should Not Stand Down To Let Liz Truss Win Tory Leadership Contest
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed suggestions that Rishi Sunak should step aside for Liz Truss in the Tory leadership contest, despite polling showing he is more than 30 points behind her.
Why Britain’s railways should be based in Newcastle Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Why Britain’s railways should be based in Newcastle
Where should the headquarters of Britain’s railways be? What city should serve as the beating heart of our national public transport network? That’s the challenge Grant Shapps laid down earlier this year.
Transport Secretary Says Infrastructure Won't Be Resilient To Extreme Heat For 'Decades'
Transport
Transport Secretary Says Infrastructure Won't Be Resilient To Extreme Heat For "Decades"
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has admitted it will take “decades” to make road and rail infrastructure able to deal with heatwaves.
Transport Secretary Is 'Very Concerned' About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary Is "Very Concerned" About Airport Delays Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he has already changed some laws to help reduce long delays and cancelled flights ahead of the summer holidays.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
Political parties
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
Transport
Rail Union Says “Silent Hand Of Government” Is Blocking Deal To End Strikes
The union at the heart of the industrial dispute that has brought the rail network to a halt today, has accused ministers of malignly influencing the negotiations to end the strikes.
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport
Minister Insists Government Talks With Union Bosses Would Not End Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he would join talks with union leaders if he thought there was “even a one in a million chance” his presence would aid negotiations.
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport
Grant Shapps Says New Legislation Will Require Railways To Run Services During Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed government will bring forward legislation requiring railways to run a minimum number of services, including during periods of industrial action.
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging 'Class War' Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport
Grant Shapps Accuses Union Leaders Of Waging "Class War" Ahead Of Nationwide Rail Strikes
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has accused rail union leaders of misleading their members and seeking to trigger “some sort of class war” ahead of major nationwide strikes this week.
Booing Of Boris Johnson At Jubilee Celebrations Being “Over Interpreted” Claims Grant Shapps
Political parties
Booing Of Boris Johnson At Jubilee Celebrations Being “Over Interpreted” Claims Grant Shapps
People are “over interpreting” the boos directed at Boris Johnson as he attended a Platinum Jubilee service, according to one of his closest Cabinet allies.
Minister Says Boris Johnson Knows Lockdown Party Was “Stupid And Indefensible”
Political parties
Minister Says Boris Johnson Knows Lockdown Party Was “Stupid And Indefensible”
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said the Prime Minister was “completely mortified” after he was forced to pay a fine for breaking Covid-19 regulations in July 2020.
Government Rules Out Rationing Energy After Labour Suggests They Should Plan For It In Wake Of Ukraine Crisis
Energy
Government Rules Out Rationing Energy After Labour Suggests They Should Plan For It In Wake Of Ukraine Crisis
A senior Cabinet minister has ruled out the UK having to ration oil and gas after the Ukraine invasion has caused a global energy crisis.
Transport Secretary Calls For 'Brazen' P&O Boss To Quit After Mass Sackings
Economy
Transport Secretary Calls For "Brazen" P&O Boss To Quit After Mass Sackings
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has urged the P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite to consider his position as the scandal over the sacking of 800 workers continues to grow.
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Foreign affairs
NATO Countries Wary Of “Inadvertently Escalating This War” Amid Heightened Calls To Give Jets To Poland
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the UK and NATO allies must be sure they are "not inadvertently doing something which escalates this war” with their actions in Ukraine that would spark a global conflict.
Liz Truss Confirms A Full Asset Freeze On All Russian Banks Will Be Announced 'In Days'
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Confirms A Full Asset Freeze On All Russian Banks Will Be Announced "In Days"
Liz Truss has confirmed that a full asset freeze on all Russian banks will come into force “in days” as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine.
Grant Shapps Insists Boris Johnson 'Didn't Organise' Lockdown Birthday Party
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Insists Boris Johnson "Didn't Organise" Lockdown Birthday Party
Transport secretary Grant Shapps said it was “for Sue Gray” to decide whether it was “appropriate” that the Prime Minister attended a birthday gathering in Downing Street while Covid restrictions banned indoor gatherings.
Grant Shapps Defends National Insurance Rise After Rumours Of Cabinet Cost Of Living Tensions
Political parties
Grant Shapps Defends National Insurance Rise After Rumours Of Cabinet Cost Of Living Tensions
Grant Shapps has defended government plans to raise National Insurance this April after his Cabinet colleague Jacob Rees-Mogg reportedly called for it to be scrapped.
Grant Shapps Condemns 'Disgraceful' Leaked Picture Of Tory Staff Christmas Party
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Condemns "Disgraceful" Leaked Picture Of Tory Staff Christmas Party
Grant Shapps has said four Conservative Party staff have faced disciplinary action after a picture emerged of a gathering held in the party's Westminster office in December last year.
Grant Shapps Denies Rail Promises To The North Have Been Watered Down Despite Backlash
Political parties
Grant Shapps Denies Rail Promises To The North Have Been Watered Down Despite Backlash
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has insisted that promises made over new rail connections in the north of England are "absolutely being fulfilled", despite scrapping new high speed lines.
DVLA Is Facing A Backlog Of 30,000 HGV And Bus License Applications Amid Major Driver Shortage
Transport
DVLA Is Facing A Backlog Of 30,000 HGV And Bus License Applications Amid Major Driver Shortage
The UK's main driver licensing body say there are still almost 30,000 outstanding applications for HGV and bus licenses, while the country is facing a serious driver shortage.
Grant Shapps Says 'Very, Very Few' Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says "Very, Very Few" Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Just "dozens" of overseas lorry drivers have joined the UK fleet since the government opened its emergency visa scheme, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of 'Turning On The Poorest' Over Universal Credit Cut
Social affairs
Keir Starmer Accuses Boris Johnson Of 'Turning On The Poorest' Over Universal Credit Cut
Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of “turning on the poorest” after the Prime Minister removed the temporary £20 universal credit uplift this week.
Grant Shapps Still Won't Confirm Exact Date For UK-US Travel
Transport
Grant Shapps Still Won't Confirm Exact Date For UK-US Travel
UK-US travel is expected to return in November, but an exact date for the full reopening of the corridor is still to be determined, transport secretary Grant Shapps said this morning.
Grant Shapps Claims Brexit Has Helped Provide A 'Solution' For HGV Shortage
Brexit
Grant Shapps Claims Brexit Has Helped Provide A "Solution" For HGV Shortage
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed claims that Brexit is partly to blame for a shortage of HGV drivers.
Government Is Reviewing Laws To Stop Climate Protesters Blocking Motorways
Transport
Government Is Reviewing Laws To Stop Climate Protesters Blocking Motorways
The government is looking at updating the law to stop protesters from repeatedly blocking roads after climate campaigners brought motorways to a standstill this week.
Labour Urges Government To Revisit Immigration Rules To Tackle Lorry Driver Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Urges Government To Revisit Immigration Rules To Tackle Lorry Driver Crisis
Exclusive: The government is facing growing pressure to relax the UK's immigration rules amid a lorry driver shortage that industry leaders warn will get worse in the coming weeks.
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
The transport secretary Grant Shapps said changes to the government’s travel system means people can go on holiday this month "without looking over their shoulders the whole time”.
Grant Shapps Says It's “A Good Idea” To Be Fully Vaccinated Before Office Return
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says It's “A Good Idea” To Be Fully Vaccinated Before Office Return
Grant Shapps said he supported companies requiring staff to be fully vaccinated before they return to the office — but insisted this would be down to individual employers.