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Haigh calls an end to the culture wars

Transport secretary says Labour will leave decision-making on low traffic neighbourhood and speed reduction schemes to local bodies

Mark Moran
05 September 2024
Louise Haigh

 

Transport secretary Louise Haigh wants to move away from the “culture wars” conducted by the previous government around issues such as how to control traffic in urban areas. Haigh believes that decisions on introducing road calming and safety schemes, such as 20mph zones, in England should remain with local communities rather than her department.

Speaking to the journalist Laura Laker on the Streets Ahead podcast, Haigh said: “Local authorities will have my full support to...

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