"Blackfriars cyclist safety debate 'evaded by Tories'"

Seems the car-culture dominated Conservative Assembly just don't give a damn
about cyclists.

"Conservative Assembly members have been criticised for walking out of the
chamber prior to a discussion about cycle safety on Blackfriars Bridge.

A motion was due to be held in the Greater London Authority urging mayor
Boris Johnson to reconsider plans to scrap a 20mph speed limit.

The motion was tabled after a temporary speed limit that was put in place
while roadworks were carried out was removed.

Tory London Assembly member Andrew Boff said the issues were not being
evaded.

Mr Boff said the walkout had nothing to do with the issue of Blackfriars
Bridge or air pollution.

"This is part of ongoing action that the group is taking in response to the
Labour, Lib Dem and Green party groups voting en-block to prevent
Conservatives from taking up the proportional number of committee
chairmanships, thus depriving the 40% of Londoners who voted for us a voice.

"This action will continue and will not be announced in advance."

'Opportunity denied'

Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group said:
"It is shameful that the Conservative Assembly members have played student
politics today and by walking out of the chamber have sabotaged democratic
debate.

"Today the London Assembly could have sent out a clear message about the
need to ensure that Blackfriars Bridge is made safer for cyclists."

She said due to the actions of Conservative Assembly members that a "key
opportunity has been denied"..."

"...A discussion on air pollution was also due to have taken place at the
meeting..."

Mo

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13703431


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