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Heidi Alexander
Politician
Heidi Alexander is the UK's Transport Secretary.
Notable Quotes
"My aspiration is to get us back down to a point where when someone is booking a test, they're not having to wait months on end to get one, which is the situation for some people in some locations at the moment."View Story →
"This is a signal of the importance the government places on the need for expansion and will be an important additional factor in the planning balance."View Story →
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July 13, 2026Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
June 24, 2026Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
June 23, 2026Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead.
June 18, 2026Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
June 17, 2026