Anne recently held a well attended three hour debate on Network Rail in Westminster Hall. The debate was attended by cross-party Members of Parliament as well as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport; Norman Baker MP. Anne used the debate to put pressure on Network Rail for rewarding service failures with six figure bonuses.  read more »

As the consultation on the New Barnfield Incinerator comes to a close, Anne reiterates her objections to this proposal and its Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funding.  read more »

After leading the proposal for a debate on Network Rail to the Backbench Business Committee it has been confirmed that Anne has secured a debate on Network Rail in February. Anne has been consistently holding Network Rail to account; the most recent figures revealed that 63% of delays on First Capital Connect were a direct result of Network Rail’s failings.  read more »

In a recent question session with the Leader of the House, Anne raised the issue of un-adopted roads.  read more »

On the Radio Four Today program Ed Miliband commented:
“If you live in central London where housing costs are much higher you're currently being faced with the same cap as if you live in Hertfordshire where actually living costs are lower. It's got to be done in an appropriate way.”  read more »

In a report from the Commons Communities Committee on new planning rules it called the current National Planning Policy Framework at times ‘unhelpfully vague’. In response to this the Planning Minister, Rt. Hon Greg Clark, has said he will consider the findings.  read more »

“I wish all my constituents a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year. I have met many wonderful people who give tirelessly of their talents to volunteer help and support and it was my privilege to host my annual thank you party in Westminster to express my gratitude for all they do.  read more »

Anne continues to monitor Network Rail’s performance after a recent report from the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) shows that Network Rail’s performance ‘continued to deteriorate’.  read more »

Following the laying of a wreath in St Albans this weekend marking the 20th anniversary of the death of an IRA bomber Anne Main hopes that this will now draw a line under the attack.  read more »

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has recently launched an investigation into a possible breach of condition one of Network Rail’s network licence with regard to Network Rail’s operational performance.  read more »