"I request that Her Majesty’s Government press the government of the United States in the strongest possible terms to recast President Trump’s executive order “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States” in a way that advances our shared values and security.

Responding to the announcement by Surrey County Council that it proposes to increase Council Tax by 15%, triggering a local referendum to approve the increase, Reigate MP Crispin Blunt said:

Crispin Blunt MP has welcomed the Government’s £300m funding boost for improvement works to improve the resilience of the Southern and Thameslink railway networks. He commented:

You can read correspondence regarding the rail service and compensation at my 'Action on Railways' page here.

Crispin Blunt MP has condemned the ongoing industrial action by the RMT and ASLEF on Southern Rail. He said:

In overcrowded south-east England, the maintenance of adequate transport infrastructure is crucial. Without it, local destinations become increasingly difficult to access and congestion mounts leading to frustration for travellers and damage to the local and national economy.

This week Crispin Blunt has raised local aviation and rail issues with Transport Ministers as concerns mount about the highly concentrated Gatwick westerly departure Route 4 and the ongoing rail service delivery problems.

Letter to the Editor, The Times, published 10 November 2016

In a decision of wide significance to London's rail commuters, on Monday 24th October Her Honour Judge Williams allowed Sergei Cristo's appeal and overturned the earlier ruling of District Judge Bell to strike out his claim against Southern Railway.

Members of the Gatwick Coordination Group (GCG) welcome the Government’s announcement on increasing UK airport capacity by building a new runway at Heathrow, in line with the independent Airports Commission’s recommendation.