Ruth Cadbury is chair of the Transport Committee and Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth, a position she has held since 2015. Elected chair in September 2024, Cadbury leads the committee in scrutinising the Department for Transport’s policies, administration, and spending. She brings extensive experience from previous shadow ministerial roles covering planning, international trade, and justice. Cadbury has also served on the Transport Committee since 2018, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to transport policy. Her priorities include improving public transport accessibility, promoting active travel, and addressing regional disparities in transport infrastructure.