Labour to give English local authorities power to run bus services

Legislation will be put before MPs on Monday that extends right to all councils to set routes and timetables

Local transport authorities across England will be able to run and control bus services under a Labour overhaul designed to save vital routes", parliament will hear on Monday.

The transport secretary, Louise Haigh, said the bus revolution" would empower local communities as the government prepares formally to announce measures to make services more reliable.