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Adam Becket

Labour government's promise for 'unprecedented levels of funding' for cycling welcomed

Commuters ride bikes in London.

The UK's new Labour government's promise to invest "unprecedented levels of funding" in cycling and walking has been welcomed, with Cycling UK saying they were "thrilled" at the announcement.

In an interview with The Guardian on Tuesday, Labour's transport secretary, Louise Haigh, said that the government would aim to cut GP appointments "by hundreds of thousands, if not millions a year" by encouraging more people to cycle or walk.

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