Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets RHA members at Road Freight and Logistics roundtable

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, visited LTS Global Solutions in Coleshill today for a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on the future of the UK's road freight and logistics sector. The event was hosted by RHA (Road Haulage Association) member LTS Global solutions - alongside Rachel Taylor MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Road Freight and Logistics.

Commenting after the event, RHA Managing Director, Richard Smith said:

"I was delighted to join RHA members TAG Central Hub Logistics, Maritime, Maersk and our hosts LTS Global Solutions on a roundtable today with the Chancellor the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and APPG for Road Freight and Logistics Chair Rachel Taylor MP.

"Today was a signal of just how important our industry is, central to moving everything and driving growth. I was keen to press the deep concerns we have about rising fuel duty, depressed international haulage and the ongoing rise of freight crime. We will continue to speak to Ministers about risings costs, skills shortages, international pressures, driver facilities, net zero and road infrastructure in order to represent the interests of our members and our key sector."

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, said:

“The freight and logistics sector is fundamental to our economy. From getting food onto supermarket shelves to delivering vital medical supplies, this is the sector that keeps Britain moving, with its beating heart right here in the West Midlands.

“Businesses like LTS Global Solutions here in North Warwickshire are central to delivering the government’s mission to boost our economy. That’s why this Government is committed to backing the sector with the skills and infrastructure it needs to thrive, creating good jobs, and driving long-term prosperity.”

MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor, said:

“I am proud to represent a constituency where over one in five people work in the logistics sector. As Chair of the APPG for Road Freight and Logistics, I am determined to champion this vital industry in Parliament - from boosting skills and training to tackling organised freight crime.

“It was a pleasure to welcome the Chancellor to North Warwickshire today to hear directly from local businesses about the challenges and opportunities they face, and about the government’s plans to support them in their vital work.”

Dave Hands, Managing Director of roundtable hosts - LTS Group, said:

"As a leading West Midlands logistics hub we were delighted to welcome the Chancellor today to our headquarters in Coleshill.We have been working closely with Rachel Taylor MP, and the Road Haulage Association to support the industries voice both locally and in Westminster.“We look forward to continuing the conversation to make sure our industry thrives.”