TRANSPORT is Warrington’s lifeblood – but its arteries are getting dangerously clogged.
This was the message sent out by Warrington South Labour Parliamentary candidate Nick Bent when he spoke at the Labour Party Conference in Manchester.
In a speech to thousands of delegates that was carried live on the BBC, Mr Bent focused on the transport issues close to the hearts of residents, such as the new road tolls on the Mersey bridges at Runcorn, the congestion caused by the swing bridges on the Manchester Ship Canal and the need for a new “Warrington West” railway station at Chapelford.
He also took the opportunity to quote his political hero, John Smith, from the conference podium.
In his last public speech as leader of the Labour Party before his tragic death in 1994, John Smith spoke about what motivated him to get elected and to secure the return of a Labour Government: “The chance to serve, that is all we ask.”
The transport debate at the conference was introduced by Mary Creagh MP, shadow transport secretary.
Mr Bent thanked her for agreeing to visit Warrington to discuss with him and Warrington Borough Council how a Labour Government could provide solutions for the town’s transport challenges.
The visit is expected to take place in November.
Pictured: Nick Bent speaking at the Labour conference.
