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Simon is workingto secure investment in transport infrastructure

I am working hard to secure investment to tackle the Marton Crawl. I am also campaigning to extend the Manchester Airport railway service to Saltburn.

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Connecting our communities

Simon wants to improve connectivity in our area in all its different forms, from tackling poor internet quality in Coulby Newham to ending the culture of neglect that has seen some of East Cleveland's towns like Loftus abandoned and ignored for far too long.

Marton Crawl

Tackling the Marton Crawl

The Marton Crawl is a nightmare for commuters, a burden for business and a danger to patients trying to get to James Cook Hospital.

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What does Budget 2018 mean for Teesside?

Tuesday, 30 October, 2018

There's hugely welcome news for our area in the Budget today - most importantly that the Chancellor has pledged £14 million to prepare specific sites for two major new metals projects to move into the Mayoral Development Corporation site at Redcar.

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Great News for Young Rail Travellers

Saturday, 27 October, 2018

In last year's Budget, the Government announced a new railcard to give 4.5 million young people one-third off their rail fares. On top of the existing railcard for 18-25 year olds, there is now a dedicated railcard for 26-30 year olds too.

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Delivering Better Bus Services in East Cleveland

Wednesday, 3 October, 2018

People in Brotton regularly tell me they need a bus service to the retail park in Skelton-in-Cleveland. I met Phil Smith, our area chief from Arriva North East to discuss the problem and hand over a petition signed by hundreds of local residents.

Simon meeting Steve Walker from Stagecoach

New Data on The Marton Crawl

Sunday, 23 September, 2018

I've held really interesting talks with Steve Walker, the Managing Director of Stagecoach Bus in the North East. He shared some facts which show exactly why it is so important we sort out traffic congestion in south Middlesbrough - despite Middlesbrough Labour being in denial:

Simon meeting Saltburn Line User Group earlier in the summer

Saltburn Train Improvements Move A Big Step Closer

Tuesday, 18 September, 2018

There's really positive news to share today - namely that following the meeting Ben Houchen - Tees Valley Mayor and I had with TransPennine Express earlier this month, Transport for the North have approved a franchise change that will see direct trains run to and from Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Manc

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Simon Clarke MP welcomes confirmation London-Middlesbrough services will not be affected by changes to East Coast Franchise

Wednesday, 16 May, 2018

Middlesbrough South and East MP Simon Clarke has today welcomed confirmation from Transport Secretary Chris Grayling that the extension of direct services between London Kings Cross and Middlesbrough will be unaffected by the announcement that the Government will take the East Coast Mainline into

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