TRANSPORT secretary Chris Grayling faces a motion of no confidence in the House of Commons today.

Labour MPs will try to force a vote on the matter, which is an established Parliamentary procedure to test the extent of support in the House for ministers like Mr Grayling, particularly his recent handling of the disruption which has followed timetable changes on 20 May.

The wording of the motion includes an accusation that ‘Chris Grayling has failed to fulfil his basic duty to manage our railways’.

Shadow transport spokesman Andy McDonald said: “Chris Grayling has failed to fulfil his basic duty to manage our railways, and failed to take responsibility for the chaos and disruption that has affected thousands of commuters across the North of England. While officials within rail franchises have resigned and forgone bonuses, the Secretary of State has continued to pass the buck.

“Passengers across our country have no confidence in Chris Grayling. It’s time Parliament steps in to hold him to account, and immediately terminate the Northern and Govia Thameslink Railways franchises, to end the crisis in our railways.”