Ferdy Willans (@rha_ferdy) 's Twitter Profile
Ferdy Willans

@rha_ferdy

Public Affairs Manager @RHANews. Representing the needs of commercial vehicle operators in the UK to Parliament and the Senedd.

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Freight transport is crucial to our national infrastructure. Organised crime groups cost the UK millions of pounds through cargo theft. Yesterday in the House of Commons, Rachel Taylor MP tabled a bill that will help Police track and tackle freight crime more effectively.

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As the primary service provider to the freight industry for data and analytics on cargo crime, NaVCIS are proud to have contributed our subject matter expertise alongside @RHAnews to support the creation of this bill.

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"We're delighted to welcome the development consent decision on the #LowerThamesCrossing. This critical infrastructure project has been a long-standing priority for the RHA. This is a major victory for our key sector and the wider economy. 👇 "This nationally significant scheme

"We're  delighted to welcome the development consent decision on the #LowerThamesCrossing. This critical infrastructure project has been a long-standing priority for the RHA. This is a major victory for our key sector and the wider economy. 👇

"This nationally significant scheme
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📺 WATCH 📺 Policy Lead, Sally Gilson, on BBC Breakfast highlighting the need to train and recruit 40,000 drivers a year. We're calling for more Government investment into training and skills that keep the logistics sector moving and drive economic growth. 📋 Our key asks

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News alert 🚨 We’re extending our Plug-in Truck Grant for another year, making it cheaper to buy a zero-emission truck & #maketheswitch 🚛 On top of £200m to roll out ZE trucks & charging infrastructure – supporting jobs & securing our future through our #PlanForChange

News alert 🚨

We’re extending our Plug-in Truck Grant for another year, making it cheaper to buy a zero-emission truck & #maketheswitch 🚛 

On top of £200m to roll out ZE trucks & charging infrastructure – supporting jobs & securing our future through our #PlanForChange
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Good to hear Heidi Alexander MP confirm her priorities for the #SpendingReview. As the SoS said to the Transport Committee it's crucial to prioritise growth & schemes that deliver new housing. RHA set out how road investment is the key to delivering this 👇 rha.uk.net/Portals/0/Poli…

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Litter has long blighted laybys across the UK. We need to deliver more rest facilities for HGV drivers who often have to sleep in insecure parking with no facilities. Thank you Claire Hughes for tabling a Bill to address litter & for your support for our facilities campaign!🚛

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Ahead of National Coach Week (12-18 May) RHA Coach members and other sector stakeholders attended a roundtable chaired by the Chair of the APPG for Tourism and Hospitality, Chris Webb MP.   We were also joined by the Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood MP MP who was able to

Ahead of National Coach Week (12-18 May) RHA Coach members and other sector stakeholders attended a roundtable chaired by the Chair of the APPG for Tourism and Hospitality, <a href="/ChrisWebbMP/">Chris Webb MP</a>.
 
We were also joined by the Local Transport Minister <a href="/simonlightwood/">Simon Lightwood MP</a> MP who was able to
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Coaches not buses ! The coach industry is an unheralded but vital part of the UK transport system , communities and provides social inclusion for many who need it most #NationalCoachWeek

Coaches not buses ! The coach industry is an unheralded but vital part of the UK transport system , communities and provides social inclusion for many who need it most 
#NationalCoachWeek
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From the bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 to coastal towns like Llandudno🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, and Blackpool🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, coaches play a vital role in connecting communities, and supporting tourism across the UK. Today marks the start of #NationalCoachWeek. Help us to showcase the vital work of the coach

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It’s #NationalCoachWeek and we’re celebrating the lifelines that connect communities. Coaches are sustainable, inclusive, and essential — let’s give them the recognition they deserve. #CoachSector #PublicTransport #BusUsersUK

It’s #NationalCoachWeek and we’re celebrating the lifelines that connect communities. Coaches are sustainable, inclusive, and essential — let’s give them the recognition they deserve.
#CoachSector #PublicTransport #BusUsersUK
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🚸 🚌 Every year, coaches facilitate 600,000 school journeys across the UK! Providing safe, reliable transport for students, enabling access to education and opportunities, they play a vital role in shaping the future! 🍎📚 #SchoolTransport #Education #NationalCoachWeek

🚸 🚌 Every year, coaches facilitate 600,000 school journeys across the UK! 

Providing safe, reliable transport for students, enabling access to education and opportunities, they play a vital role in shaping the future! 🍎📚 

#SchoolTransport #Education #NationalCoachWeek
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200 businesses have today joined the RHA in calling on Home Office to speed up reforms to a scheme to prevent ‘clandestine entrants’ crossing into the UK in lorries and coaches. 👇 RHA Public Affairs and Policy Director, Declan RHA said: “For too long, our industry has been

200 businesses have today joined the RHA in calling on <a href="/ukhomeoffice/">Home Office</a> to speed up reforms to a scheme to prevent ‘clandestine entrants’ crossing into the UK in lorries and coaches. 👇

RHA Public Affairs and Policy Director, <a href="/RHADeclan/">Declan RHA</a> said:

“For too long, our industry has been
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Great to attend the Welsh Labour dinner yesterday and hear from Eluned Morgan on Welsh Government priorities, plus insights on the #SpendingReview from Darren Jones MP 🛣️ Read about our own spending review priorities here 👇🚛 rha.uk.net/news/news/deta…

Great to attend the <a href="/WelshLabour/">Welsh Labour</a> dinner yesterday and hear from <a href="/PrifWeinidog/">Eluned Morgan</a> on Welsh Government priorities, plus insights on the #SpendingReview from <a href="/darrenpjones/">Darren Jones MP</a> 🛣️

Read about our own spending review priorities here 👇🚛

 rha.uk.net/news/news/deta…
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Our MD Richard Smith met Rishi Sunak MP to discuss #A66 dualling, a key infrastructure project. 👇 "It was a pleasure to welcome former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP to Bulk Logistics Group, a proud RHA member. We discussed the campaign to dual the A66 which is essential for

Our MD <a href="/RHARJSmith/">Richard Smith</a> met <a href="/RishiSunak/">Rishi Sunak</a> MP to discuss #A66 dualling, a key infrastructure project. 👇

"It was a pleasure to welcome former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP to Bulk Logistics Group, a proud RHA member. We discussed the campaign to dual the A66 which is essential for
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It’s #MensHealthWeek! And we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our excellent programmes and partnerships in promoting wellness. From mental health support to tackling Type 2 diabetes. Find out more ➡️ obi41.nl/2p9xbc3j

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📻 Policy Lead, James Barwise RHA, was on Heart Kent this morning ahead of the Chancellor's Spending Review, calling for more investment in infrastructure to support Kent's ports. 🛣️ 🚛 🛳️ #SpendingReview #RHAInternational

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While significant rail investment has been announced, there remains a lack of priority given to the road investment required to unlock growth and alleviate congestion. 👇 The government must recognise that major road investment is critical to keep goods, passengers & communities

While significant rail investment has been announced, there remains a lack of priority given to the road investment required to unlock growth and alleviate congestion. 👇

The government must recognise that major road investment is critical to keep goods, passengers &amp; communities