Matt Edwards

Northern Powerhouse Rail plans to be unveiled 'in weeks' - amid concerns over delays Plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will be unveiled in the coming weeks, Government sources have said - amid concerns over delays to the…

Our transport spokesperson @greenmattbfd.bsky.social :

"Bradford and our district need NPR to deliver the economic boost we have been promised for years.

"Every delay sends a message that our communities are being treated as an afterthought compared with London and the South East."

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'Make travel in London free for everyone', TfL told The Commons Transport Committee last week proposed everyone under 22 be given free bus passes

"Free bus travel for under-22s only scratches the surface. London’s public transport fares remain among the highest in Europe, and no one, no matter their age should have to choose between paying rent or tapping their Oyster."

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As long as people are stuck in car dependency without good public transport, those who should not be behind a wheel will be forced to resist rules to restrict them.

Ending road death MUST mean green transport ££ and lower speeds, car sizes and traffic, not just action on drivers.

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🤦‍♂️ If it doesn't have tracks, it's not a tram.

A "trackless tram" is an expensive bus.

Great day in Bradford last week with our work experience student, Adam for the @local.gov.uk City Regions Board. So much going on for the City of Culture year, and a chance to catch up with @greenmattbfd.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk

A progress pride flag (although an older one without the update to reflect Intersex) and a trans flag pride flying in front of Bradford City Hall. Tyrell Square is visible in the background.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Really proud of see the #Pride and #TransPride flying in front of #Bradford City Hall today.

With everything the LGBTQIA+ (and especially the trans community) are facing at the moment, this is a powerful statement from @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social

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🟢 We have big plans for the local elections in 2026, and we are looking for people to stand as a Green Party councillor.

💪 You don’t need previous political experience - just a commitment to representing the community, Green values and a drive to make a real difference.

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What would you choose to spend public funding on?

The Lower Thames Crossing?
or
20 - 50 rail re-openings (£300m each*)?

* This is the cost of the recent and hugely successful Northumberland reopening

Done ✅

Matt wearing a disco ball jacket and a black t-shirt waving a Finish flag.

No prizes for who I'm rooting for this #Eurovision

#TeamErika

Thanks Jen. I followed them on the other place but I think when I joined this, they weren't on it.

🥳 And another massive win for an amazing @greenparty.org.uk transport campaigner in Oxford!

💚 Congratulations to @greenpartyemma.bsky.social

💚 Big win for @emilykerr36.bsky.social

💪 Just the kind of person needed in our Council Chambers - someone who's unafraid to stand up for transport policy that puts people first.

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Worried about the rise of Reform?

Angry that Labour aren't doing enough?

There is only one thing to do 👇

Join.greenparty.org.uk

💚 Big #GreenWin in Accrington! Hopefully the first of many in Lancashire.

💚 Congratulations to @lambethgreenparty.bsky.social and @paulvalentineactor.bsky.social

💪 Whilst the media is transfixed on the narrative they are peddling - Greens are winning local election after local election.

🗳️ The only party to elect more councillors than the year before... 8 years running.

Matt Edwards and some Green campaigners in Stroud.

A poster on luminous green paper that says "Vote Green Party".

A large green coloured banner in a garden that says "Green Party"

🚪 Great to be out in Stroud with a delegation of Greens from Serbia.

💚 Really exciting to hear from so many people voting Green. A lot of people are very disappointed and angry at the new Labour government.

🗳️ One of the many places where if you #VoteGreen you can get @greenparty.org.uk

Excellent. I found myself in mid rant earlier today about human orientated transport policies!

Solid advice if you live in #Oxford.

Definitely vote for @emilykerr36.bsky.social.

Graphic featuring a photo of Councillor Matt Edwards in a T&A article. He is shown speaking and gesturing while holding a tablet. He is wearing glasses, a grey jumper, and a lanyard, with a blurred background of city hall council chamber. Above and below the image is the following text: "Councillor Matt Edwards, Leader of the Greens in Bradford and a Tong Councillor, has long raised concerns about car meets on the Euroway trading estate." Below the image, a red caption reads: "Councillor Matt Edwards (Image: T&A)" Further text underneath states: "He said despite the PSPO being in place, it was only pressure from local Councillors that led to the powers actually being used. He said if the PSPO is to continue it needs to be better enforced." At the bottom is the Green Party logo.

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💬 “It's very clear that this is just another problem that this current Labour administration don't have a grip on and they aren't taking it seriously enough."

Cllr @greenmattbfd.bsky.social on anti-social vehicle use in #Bradford

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Matt Edwards, Ursula Sutcliffe and Celia Hickson stood in front of the front of Holme In The Wood Community Arts Café.

A large group of people inside stood looking at Celia who is addressing the crowd.

A table surrounded by plants and some gold / brass effect frames on a purple wall.

Bunting and balloons on the front of Holme In The Wood Community Arts Café.

🤫 For the last two years, I've been working with my fellow #TongWard councillors to pull together something exciting in the heart of #Holmewood.

🎉 Yesterday we marked a massive milestone with @incommunitiesha.bsky.social opening their new Community Hub at Holme In The Woods Community Arts Café.

Its beautiful 😍

Medieval architecture, trams and a beautiful sunset.

Gent is feeling pretty perfect tonight.

The Observer view on SUVs: they are too dangerous and too big, their drivers should be made to pay If a car generates more potholes, takes up more space and poses more risk, it is only fair that its owner pays more

🚙 SUVs are a blight on our urban areas.

💬 They take up too much space, cause too much pollution and make our roads far more dangerous.

🪙 Its time to make the owners of these vehicles pay for the damage they cause and the cost of that damage. And deter manufacturers from pushing them.

Quote from Cllr Matt Edwards: "We all know that our city is in urgent need of investment to improve our rail infrastructure," he told the T&A. "For decades, Bradford has been overlooked when it comes to investment in our public transport - the consequences for our local economy have been significant. "We need this Government to follow through on what it promised - and pick up the pace on the proposals for a new through station. "The Prime Minister's visit to Yorkshire last week was a missed opportunity to make a meaningful announcement for Bradford. "Instead, we got yet another rehash of projects like the Transpennine Route Upgrade that were started under the last Conservative Government and are already well underway."

Cllr @greenmattbfd.bsky.social: "We all know that our city is in urgent need of investment to improve our rail infrastructure,"

"We need this Government to follow through on what it promised - and pick up the pace on the proposals for a new through station.

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What is happening with Bradford's promised new railway station? A councillor has called for officials to "pick up the pace" on proposals for a new railway station in Bradford - amid concerns a major…

💤 Starmer's visit to #Yorkshire was a missed chance to address #Bradford's urgent need for better #rail connections.

🚄 Our city desperately needs investment in rail infrastructure after decades of failure.

🗣️ I spoke to the @bradfordtanda.bsky.social to call for urgent action on our new station.

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🌙 Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in #Bradford.

#EidMubarak2025

Price rises under Labour:

• 4.6% rise in Rail Fares
• 4.99% rise in Council Tax
• 41% rise in Water Bills
• 14% rise in Tuition Fees
• 18.4% rise in Energy Bills
• 50% rise in local Bus Fares
• 16% rise Rail Cards
• 22% rise in Stamp prices
• £60 rise in Income Tax

🗨 "This Labour Government promised change - the only change I can see is that the north is being short-changed yet again."

🚆 Cllr Matt Edwards on Labour's woeful lack of funding for northern rail projects as Keir Starmer visits West Yorks.

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PM's train late for West Yorkshire visit to announce transport boost Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited West Yorkshire today to announce a major funding boost for transport in the north - but his train was late.

🙄 How many times is the government going to reannounce funding for the Transpennine Rail Upgrade?!?

💬 West Yorkshire and Bradford needs politicians in London to take these issues seriously.

🚂 This is only a fraction of what the North needs to try and catch up after decades of underinvestment.