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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

London council faces backlash for promoting new e-bikes to help women ‘stay looking nice’

A London council has sparked fury after its claims backing hundreds more e-bikes would “help women with their domestic responsibilities” and “stay looking ‘nice’”.

Kingston Council made the remarks in an equality impact assessment (EQIA) as part of a wider project looking at expanding the borough’s e-bike offering.

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