Public transport in the UK is at a crossroads. Years of underinvestment, inefficiencies and unreliable services have left the network struggling to meet the needs of people and the economy. As the government sets out its funding priorities in the June 2025 spending review, this webinar will explore the implications of the  review for the UK’s transport system.  

Our speakers will assess how far the government’s funding plans support its stated ambitions for economic growth, healthier communities, unprecedented levels of backing for active travel and whether transport policy is now better aligned with those goals. 

With expert insights and interactive discussion, this webinar will provide an opportunity to scrutinise the spending review and discuss how investment decisions can better support decarbonised and integrated transport across the UK. 

The panel will assess announcements against our policy briefing and expectations, followed by an audience Q&A. 

Speakers

• Chair:  Sophie O’Connell, senior policy advisor, Green Alliance  

• Silviya Barrett, Campaign for Better Transport 

• Marcus Johns, IPPR North 

• Final speaker TBA