The closure of Marsden Point has put a serious strain on the supply of jet fuel — crucial to keeping our economy going. Last week on the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee at Parliament I questioned the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on this. What have we learnt since the 2017 pipeline disaster, and how did we reach a tipping point yet again? | Simon Watts MP for North Shore

🆕 New episode out now: Simon Armitage and LYR on Cuckoo Day in Marsden. Join the Poet Laureate and his band as they perform poems and music inspired by the people of Marsden, where Simon grew up. There's also morris dancing, organ playing and the emotional story of a mangle. 🎧 Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2e481b | Folk on Foot