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Tom Davidson

Legal challenge launched against UK government after active travel cuts

Female cyclists on the road

A campaign group has launched a legal challenge against the UK government, following plans to slash active travel funding. 

The transport secretary Mark Harper revealed in March that there would be a 50% reduction in money allocated to cycling and walking in England. At the time, the announcement caused uproar, with British Cycling, Cycling UK and Sustrans joining together in criticising the government’s decision. 

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