21 April 2021
Andrew Mitchell praises transport investment in the West Midlands

Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions, Andrew Mitchell praises the sevenfold investment in transport improvements in the West Midlands, notably the 108 new carriages for the cross-city line.

Mr Andrew Mitchell (Sutton Coldfield) (Con)

When my right hon. Friend visited the west midlands earlier this week to meet our brilliant Mayor, Andy Street, was he aware that the Mayor has increased sevenfold the investment in transport, and we now have 108 shiny new carriages for the cross-city line? What advice does he have for my constituents in the royal town of Sutton Coldfield on 6 May?

Mr Speaker 

The ball’s on the penalty spot—come on, Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister 

Andy Street is rolling out not only 50 new stations but 150 miles more track, linking up communities across the west midlands, delivering job opportunities, delivery growth and delivering hope for the west midlands, and that is why I think the people of the west midlands should vote for another term for Mayor Andy Street.

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