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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Dangerous cycling” law will be passed following election, Labour and Conservatives confirm

A Labour spokesperson said the party "will change the law to protect people from dangerous cycling", the Conservatives having already committed to resuming the process to pass stricter legislation if they win July's election

Tue, May 28, 2024 10:28
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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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London bike commuters in Lycra (copyright Britishcycloing.org_.uk)

Drivers need to be freed from “burden and tyranny” of owning cars, cycling campaigner tells Labour conference

London Cycling Campaign’s Ashok Sinha told the fringe event that cuts to Transport for London’s budget were “bonkers”

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 14:29
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Cyclists Stay Awesome bell pic.jpg

Government rejects calls for cyclists to be required to use a bell

The Department for Transport stressed, while using a bell is recommended, there are other ways for cyclists to make their presence known

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 15:57
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Cyclist and Palace of Westminster (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Labour pledges £50 a head active travel spend to get England cycling

Party pledges to make it “one the best countries in the world for walking and cycling”

Sun, Dec 01, 2019 11:54
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Andy McDonald (centre) at Space for Cycling rally, Labour Party Conference 2017

Labour pledges to spend £10 per head annually on cycling and walking if elected

Shadow transport secretary Andy McDonald makes commitment at Space for Cycling rally at party conference

Tue, Sep 26, 2017 15:54
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Stop Killing Cyclists to hold vigil and die-in outside Labour HQ this evening

Similar protest planned for Conservative HQ next week as group calls on parties to commit spend to cycling and tackle air pollution

Fri, May 19, 2017 12:20
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cycle lane

West Ham Labour Party calls for cyclists to be made to use cycle lanes

Motion passed to lobby parliament to change law

Fri, Feb 03, 2017 11:44
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