I spoke in the chamber today about Maersk’s decision to withdraw from Felixstowe.
As the UK's largest and busiest port, and a major contributor to national GDP, we must be investing in the transport infrastructure that surrounds Felixstowe to ensure that it remains competitive – especially our roads and our rail links.
We have a history of complacency and under investment in transport infrastructure in the east of England – and we need the new Labour Government to invest where the previous Government failed.
In light of this, I have written to the Secretary of State for Transport to highlight the urgent need for further transport infrastructure investment in Suffolk and surrounding Felixstowe, such as the Haughley and Ely junction, as well as the long overdue upgrades to the A14.
I will continue working alongside the Port, local stakeholders, and national government to push for the necessary investment that will secure the future of our region and its communities.
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