What a day!

Chatting to a loose lipped Reform MP today who tells me that they've given up on Makerfield. "An absolute sh*t candidate and no real understanding of how to tackle a by-election".

Quick round-up of what we’ve been up to this week 👇 Fuel & campaigning – Continued pressing Government for an Essential User Rebate as fuel cost pressures remain high. @RHARJSmith wrote to the Chancellor calling for urgent action. Politics & policy – Engagement with decision-makers continued across the UK. @RHAChrisAshley1 , Michael Gough and Richard met Welsh Deputy Transport Minister Mark Hooper to discuss the Menai Bridge, M4 congestion, infrastructure resilience, skills and the RHA Wellbeing Charter. In Scotland, Martin Reid met MSPs including Jenny Young , Claire Baker and @GrahamSMSP to discuss challenges facing operators and supply chains. @RHA_Ferdy attended @mike_reader MP’s infrastructure report launch, highlighting the need for long-term investment. We also joined fellow trade associations at the ALTA meeting to collaborate on shared priorities including skills, infrastructure, decarbonisation, trade and resilience. Coaches & tourism – Andy Warrender attended the @ABTAMembers ABTA Travel Matters Conference, highlighting the vital link between tourism and the coach sector. We also attended the APPG for Bus & Coach to discuss support for Alex Mayer MP ahead of the forthcoming Commons debate on the future of the coach industry. In Wales, Geraint Davies and Sharon Askey met members at Davies Coaches to discuss sector challenges and opportunities. Out on the road – Our teams continued visiting members across the UK, including The Malcolm Group , UCH Logistics ,Eddie Stobart, Roy Humphrey Cars & Commercials, and W J Officer. Discussions covered fuel costs, driver retention, wellbeing, air freight, collaboration and future growth. Member engagement – Members joined us at regional and sub-region meetings across the country, discussing fuel costs, #NationalLorryWeek, wellbeing and the issues that matter most to operators. Skills & careers – The team attended the University of Northampton STEAM Northants careers fair, engaging with more than 3,000 visitors and showcasing careers in transport and logistics using our driving simulator. Events & partnerships – Supported associate member EVM UK & IRL at their summer sales event, while Paul Paul Allera attended Menzies Distribution Solutions’ Driver of the Year event at Mallory Park with the simulator. We also celebrated the opening of nominations for the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026. Content & insight – The latest episode of Roadway: The Podcast went live, with Richard joined by Carl Hughes of Hughes Driver Training Ltd to discuss developing the next generation of professional drivers. Back again next week 👍 #RHAMembership #RHACampaigns

It was great to chat with you yesterday, @mike_reader - thanks for stopping by our drop-in event to discuss tackling the hydration gap! #HealthyHydration #ChooseWater

❓Is the UK set up to deliver major infrastructure ❓ Join the APPG for Infrastructure & APPG for Project Delivery 10-11am, Wednesday 10th June for a roundtable discussion and report launch on this topic. RSVP to: contact@appgprojectdelivery.org @APMProjectMgmt @ICE_engineers

How do attract, train and retain great talent in construction? What does the future look like in light of Government reforms and growing pressure to reduce immigration? Join me, @thefabians, @JIBelectrical and more at this event. fabians.org.uk/event/buildin…

Clean energy shouldn't just be something that happens to communities — it should be owned by them. The Local Power Plan puts up to £1bn behind exactly that idea. Find out more In Leicester this Saturday with @CoopParty. Sign up: party.coop/event/community-b…

I'm sorry, what? Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩

Great to be at the @yimbylabour 'The Brickies Awards' last night! Congratulations to all the winners. What's clear is only Labour will deliver the homes Britain needs. Including £39bn for social & affordable housing, because everyone deserves somewhere to call home.

Surprised but very proud to be @yimbylabour’s staffer of the year. It was a fantastic evening spent with @SteveReedMP @elliereeves @mike_reader and so many friends from across the housing and infrastructure sectors. Thank you for having me - Build Baby Build 🏡🏡🏡

In 1958, as Mrs Thatcher courted the Jewish vote in Finchley, her first campaign was against the local golf club. The Conservative men who ran it had excluded Jews from joining. Had he been there, Farage would obv have been one of those men. Icky vibes.

This morning, @mike_reader MP met with #AdmiralNurse Sophie to discuss the incredible work they are doing at Berrywood Hospital and in the community. They spoke about the service's achievements so far in supporting families affected by #dementia in Northampton and their bold plans for the future. Thank you for your continued support, Mike. 💙

Unlimited edition: the Nathan Gill range

❄️🚄 BREAKING NEWS: Rail fares frozen❄️🚄 We’re freezing rail fares at the Budget. Our historic intervention will keep travel costs down for hardworking families. Commuters on the most expensive routes will save hundreds of pounds. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyg…

What could’ve been… #ntfc

Absolutely gutted that @AldiUK in Northampton does not have the red crocks in my size :( Christmas ruined 😇