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Tom Gordon Excerpts
Thursday 11th September 2025

(1 day, 13 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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My hon. Friend is a great champion for her constituents. I reviewed her correspondence with the Rail Minister over the summer and was aware that the 8.22 service had been reinstated, but I was not aware of the longer journey times. I would be happy to meet her to discuss that further.

Tom Gordon Portrait Tom Gordon (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (LD)
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In response to a recent written parliamentary question, the Department confirmed that it is shelving improvements to Skelton junction outside York. That will have an impact on the proposed improvements to rail services for commuters in Harrogate and Knaresborough. How does that align with the Government’s vision for growth?

Heidi Alexander Portrait Heidi Alexander
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We are committed to improving rail connectivity and capacity in the north of England. I would be happy to have a further conversation with the hon. Gentleman about that scheme.