Heidi Alexander MP says it is an “incredible honour” to have been appointed as the new transport secretary.
Ms Alexander first entered parliament in 2010, as Labour MP for Lewisham East. During that time she served as Labour’s shadow secretary of state for health. She resigned in May 2018 to become London’s deputy mayor for transport.
During her time in the role, she was tasked with maintaining London transport during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, Ms Alexander re-entered Parliament, as Labour MP for Swindon South. Until her appointment as transport secretary on 29 November, she served as minister for state for courts and legal services.
Her appointment follows the resignation of Louise Haigh MP on 28 November.
The secretary of state has overall responsibility for all DfT business, including:
- overarching responsibility for the departmental portfolio and oversight of the ministerial team
- delivering the transport priorities of the government: making transport cheaper, greener, and more reliable
- ensuring the transport network is safe and accessible
- corporate functions such as oversight of departmental finance and public appointments
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