On the recordJuly 31, 2026
Today we’re giving local leaders more power to shape transport in their community.
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Heidi Alexander
Labour Party
Source
theguardian.comToday we’re giving local leaders more power to shape transport in their community.
Transport secretary announces new powers for mayors.
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It’s something I think about quite a lot myself, in terms of this job being absolutely insane, in terms of the number of hours I have to work, and how do I build in a little bit of physical activity into my life.
I’m an overweight 51 year old woman, and what we’re doing through this cycling and walking investment strategy is about how we get, frankly, people like me to be a little bit more active.