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People don’t want more traffic – so why is the government spending £27bn on roads?
The coronavirus lockdown gave the UK a chance to experience low-traffic, clean streets – ideal for safe cycling and walking. So why is the government spending £27 BILLION on new roads for high-polluting private vehicles?