Jessica Morden Jessica Morden - Labour MP for Newport East, Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons and PPS to Keir Starmer
There is still no news on the public consultation for the future of the Severn Bridges.
I have asked for more details on the timing of the consultation, or when they return to public ownership.
I told the BBC: “According to the last estimate, the bridges will return to public ownership as early as the end of 2017 – that doesn’t leave much time for the government to sort this out.”
“I welcome the government looking at free-flow technology and lower tolls – although I would like them to reduce the cost even further.”
“I also want Ministers to give assurances that if we do go for free-flow, then we keep the jobs associated locally for those who currently work for Severn River Crossings plc”
