Huw Merriman has urged the travel industry "not to give up on government" and to seek new allies among the hundreds of new MPs finding their feet in Westminster.
Merriman chaired parliament's transport committee during the pandemic
Merriman, who chaired parliament’s transport committee during the pandemic, warned Aito conference delegates that if they turn their back on politicians and the government, they will lose control of these relationships.
"Build your relationships with them in the times you don’t necessarily need them," Merriman advised. "When you do, they’re there for you, it’s a bit of an insurance policy."
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