Cadbury becomes new Chair of Transport Committee

Ruth Cadbury MP has been elected new Chair of the Transport Select Committee after a vote by members of the House of Commons last week.

She has been the Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth since 2010 and has served two previous periods on the committee. 

During her political career she has many years’ experience looking at planning and transport related issues including as shadow Minister for Housing and Planning.

She was first elected as a Labour councillor for the Gunnersbury ward of Hounslow London Borough Council in 1986.

At the end of last year, Cadbury stepped down as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) after eight years after her appointment as Shadow Justice Minister.

During more than five years on the Transport Select Committee, Cadbury was involved in a range of inquiries examining the National Bus Strategy, EVs, inclusive transport, active travel, rail service Levels and pavement parking.

Cadbury said: “It is a great honour to be elected by MPs from across the House of Commons as the new Chair of the Transport Committee. Transport touches every aspect of our lives, from getting to work to seeing our loved ones and ensuring we can buy the goods we need. Furthermore the local transport challenges vary considerably across the country.

“Working cross-party, this Committee will continue to champion the sector and consumers across the country. I can’t wait to start working with my new colleagues on holding the Government and service providers to account.”