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Andy Burnham with Chris Boardman

Why cyclists should be more excited about Andy Burnham than most

There could be a bicycle-shaped silver lining to all of this, argues George Hill in his latest column...

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 12:12
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Yellow jersey Mathieu van der Poel passes some French flag-waving fans on stage three, 2025 Tour de France

The Tour de France makes the far right less popular

A new study has found that areas which host the Tour see a decline in support for extremist parties, with the economic benefits and visibility associated with the race overcoming feelings of neglect… especially if a French rider wins

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 20:44
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New West Mids mayor hopefuls asked how far they commit to cycling

Metro mayor candidates unanimous in support for improving cycling conditions

Sat, Apr 08, 2017 05:32
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Map: Find out car ownership levels in YOUR neighbourhood

Are politicians spending infrastructure money in the right way? Map suggests many neighbourhoods are NOT car dependent

Sat, Jan 16, 2016 10:47
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Solve London’s commuter crush by making cycling in the capital easier, says Nick Clegg

PLUS: who's got your vote? We set out the party pledges on cycling

Sat, May 02, 2015 09:24
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Polling Station (Flickr Creative Commons – Simon Clayson)

Election 2015: Vote Bike figures reveal stark differences between parties’ commitments to cycling

Conservatives lag behind UKIP in sign up to cycle policy commitments

Thu, Apr 23, 2015 12:30
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Polling Station (Flickr Creative Commons – Simon Clayson)

Labour commits additional £89m to cycling and walking in run up to the General Election

Five year pledge leaves party lagging behind the Lib Dems and Green Party

Tue, Apr 21, 2015 15:58
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Is Labour back-pedalling on green commitment to cycling?

No mention of cycling—or transport—in today's Labour environmental mini-manifesto

Mon, Apr 20, 2015 13:37
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Polling Station (Flickr Creative Commons – Simon Clayson)

Election 2015: What are the political parties promising cycling in their election manifestos?

Manifesto commitments examined

Tue, Apr 14, 2015 17:01
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UKIP candidates blame immigrants for clogging up cycle lanes and threaten police crackdown on cyclists

Anti-cycling UKIP councillor appears confused about MPs' powers

Fri, Apr 03, 2015 15:40
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