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My Ride. Our Right Cycling UK campaign

“The UK deserves real transport choice for everyday journeys”: 16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices

An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets

Sat, May 23, 2026 15:32
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DfT road investment strategy illegal phone mount screenshot 2

Government publishes new Road Investment Strategy… including picture of driver illegally using mobile phone; Evenepoel turns sarcastic with Vingegaard in Catalunya; Council “infuriated” by three lopsided hire bikes on launch day + more on the live blog

It's a rare Thursday appearance for Callum on the live blog today, but the white hot rage of Remco should see him through

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 09:37
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London cyclists

“People are not one thing or another”: Labour transport chief condemns “shameful” Tory cycling culture wars – but campaigners slam government active travel ‘cuts’ while “wasting billions on big road schemes”

The Transport Action Network say a real term funding cut of 36% since 2021-22 shows Labour are not "serious about growth and the NHS"

Sun, Dec 14, 2025 12:45
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Government’s cycling funding cuts unlawful, Court of Appeal rules – as campaigners say “it’s a mystery why Labour continued defending a Conservative cut”

The Transport Action Network says the ruling “sets a new and timely precedent” for cycling funding – but the government is currently seeking to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 11:39
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Cyclist in London cycle lane with bollards – copyright Simon MacMichael

Court of Appeal to reconsider ruling on cycle funding cuts in England, with judge citing “real prospect of success”

The appeal could help “hardwire stability” for sustained cycling funding in England, the Transport Action Network says

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 09:05
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

High Court judge dismisses legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts

Transport Action Network (TAN) says it is "bitterly disappointed" by the judgement and is hoping to appeal

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:44
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Cotham Hill LTN in Bristol (picture Adwitiya Pal)

Government falsely claimed it blocked low-traffic schemes, documents suggest

Papers obtained by a campaign group taking legal action over cuts to active travel budget show Active Travel England deemed council applications to be insufficiently ambitious to receive funding, and transport secretary Mark Harper had no role in decision

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 11:20
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Cyclists and pedestrians in Doncaster (Doncaster Council)

High Court grants legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts – as ministers forced to concede they were aware of “devastating” impact of decision to slash active travel budget

“It’s obvious that ministers are no longer serious, whether about their commitments to cut congestion, improve travel choices, address climate change, or clean up our air”

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 12:23
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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Government faces legal challenge on cut to cycling investment

Lawyers acting for the Transport Action Network say the move bypassed legal processes and undermines climate emergency and air pollution commitments

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 09:47
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The M25 (CC licensed image by Highways Agency:Flickr)

High Court challenge to government’s £27 billion plans to build roads in England

Campaign group Transport Action Network says plans conflict with government commitments to fight climate change

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 14:03
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