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« on: August 19, 2024, 05:51:13 »
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Former Tory rail minister admits failure on reform – and praises train staff and unions

Huw Merriman: ‘These people work hard and should be shown more respect’

We have been through a number of Secretaries of State and Rail Ministers in the last decade, and local Conservative MPs▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) we have got to know and been sometime supportive over the years.  A number of them were not re-elected last month and a number such as Huw Merriman stood down.  Where are they now?  What are their plans for the future?   Will some be looking to re-direct their publicly stated opinions?
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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2024, 09:43:12 »
Sir Liam Fox (was MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) for North Somerset) has continued with his 'other interests'.

His online office has been marked 'Permanently closed' - much to my daughter's amusement.  Roll Eyes
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post - a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London, depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner."  Discuss.
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