Anti-ULEZ

Transport

What the decision to curtail HS2 and embrace cars means for the UK’s cities

— Rail has long been hailed as the cleanest means of public transport. HS2’s demise will undermine the UK’s ability to improve its rail infrastructure and potentially lead to greater inequality.

15-Minute Cities

What is the 15-minute cities conspiracy theory?

— At the Conservative Party Conference, Mark Harper voiced criticism against the concept of ‘15-minute cities’, hinting it is a local authority ploy to control citizens. Some conspiracy theories even link it to oppressive rules and ‘climate lockdowns’.

UK Politics

The government debunked a 15-minute city conspiracy... then endorsed it

— The Levelling up Department’s own guidance contradicts comments by Transport Secretary Mark Harper at the Conservative Conference.