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Louise Haigh

Louise Haigh, Labour shadow transport secretary

Is Labour’s shadow transport secretary cycling’s latest convert? Louise Haigh says e-bikes “make all the difference”, months after backlash over controversial cycling comments

The Labour MP claimed in November that she never cycles due to Sheffield’s hills, but joined Ed Clancy this month for an e-cycle around the city, where she praised e-bike schemes for making cycling “more accessible”

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 15:37
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Louise Haigh (Parliamentary portrait)

“A light-hearted joke”: Labour shadow transport secretary addresses backlash over cycling comments

Louise Haigh has revisited her controversial comments about cycling, 20mph speed limits and low-traffic neighbourhoods, days after saying Rishi Sunak "demeaned himself" by suggesting Labour would pursue a war on motorists

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 16:32
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Louise Haigh (Parliamentary portrait)

Concern as Labour shadow transport secretary comments on plans for cycling, 20mph speed limits and active travel schemes

Asked if she's a cyclist Louise Haigh replied: "God no, have you been to Sheffield?"

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 17:35
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