Tom Watson MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, commenting on a leaked letter sent in April 2013 by Chris Grayling to then London Mayor Boris Johnson, said:
“This is a disgraceful revelation that shows the Tories put party politics before rail passengers and it will leave commuters worse off.
“Labour’s Mayor of London put forward a plan which would see commuters enjoy a better service and frozen fares. We now see the Tories have blocked this progress for their own narrow political interest. It’s shameful and demonstrates that for all their bluster about caring about working people they always put themselves first.
“It’s no wonder even Tory MPs are today calling for Chris Grayling to resign: he’s in serious hot water.