Category: Transport

Statement on Greville Road layout proposals

21/04/2021

Bristol South, Environment, News, Transport

Speaking about the proposed Greville Road layout changes, Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, said: “I am aware of the […]

OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the transport needs of people in Bristol South

28/10/2020

Newspaper Columns, Transport

Now, more than ever, we need a reliable and affordable bus network serving the whole of the city. We’re already hearing reports of overcrowding on buses in Bristol South, especially on school routes.

OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on transport issues in Bristol South

28/10/2020

Newspaper Columns, Transport

Bus travel is hugely important for people here in Bristol South. With some of the lowest levels of car ownership in the city, more people in Bristol South rely on a reliable and affordable bus network to get around.

Karin Smyth MP responds to Joint Spatial Plan delay

08/08/2019

Bristol South, Housing, News, Transport

The Joint Spatial Plan which lays out the proposals for house building across the region has been put on hold […]

Government releases report into trailer safety as result of campaign by Bristol South MP Karin Smyth and family of Freddie Hussey

18/07/2019

News, Transport

The government has released an important report into trailer safety in the UK in response an ongoing campaign by Bristol […]

New trailer safety group launches in Parliament thanks to campaign by Bristol South MP and local family

29/04/2019

News, Transport

Bristol South MP Karin Smyth is pleased to be chairing the inaugural meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Trailer […]

Bristol South MP Karin Smyth opposes plans for new Whitchurch link road

29/03/2019

News, Transport

Bristol South MP Karin Smyth was last week asked to support the regional Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Bid, which is […]

Karin Smyth MP’s submission to the Transport Committee on local bus services

07/01/2019

News, Transport

I submitted evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee when they visited Bristol in November to evaluate the health of the […]

Karin Smyth MP brands Tory Government’s Budget a “mortgage bombshell” for families in Bristol South
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has branded the Tory Government’s Budget a “mortgage bombshell” for families in the constituency. This comes as [read more...]
Karin Smyth MP: Labour will always put country first to deliver a fairer, greener future
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has warmly welcomed the leader of the Labour Party’s conference speech as being a “game changer that shows Labour [read more...]
Karin Smyth MP slams “economically illiterate” fiscal event delivered by the Government
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has slammed the Government for its “economically illiterate” mini-Budget following news that the majority of [read more...]
Karin Smyth calls on new PM to act now on the cost of living crisis.
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has called on the newly selected Prime Minister, Liz Truss MP, to act now on the cost of living crisis as time is [read more...]
Karin Smyth MP calls on the Government to implement Labour’s Real Living Wage for every adult worker
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, has called on the Government to implement Labour’s plans for a Real Living Wage for every adult worker Labour’s [read more...]