On 12/01/2024 01:48 pm, Simon Mason wrote:
I regret to inform you that Nick Fletcher is at it again.
Last February, the Conservative MP for Don Valley dived headfirst into the world of conspiracy theories (setting a precedent for the government itself) by demanding a debate in the House of Commons on the “international socialist concept of so-called
15-minute cities”.
And in May, he claimed that Doncaster was “filled” with cycling infrastructure that was “rarely used” and “takes away from drivers and pedestrians”, an argument he doubled down on in the House of Commons in September, as he called on the
government to reverse the trend of introducing “disastrous” cycle lanes that he said were turning cities like Doncaster into “ghost towns”.
So, it’s safe to say he has form.
And this morning Fletcher’s war on Doncaster’s cycle lanes continued – in confusing fashion – when he posted four photos of motorists illegally parking on the active travel infrastructure which, he bizarrely claimed, was evidence that the lanes
are “unloved” by local cyclists.
“I see that the unloved cycle paths (built at great expense to you the taxpayer) are finally being used in the town centre. Not by cyclists though,” Fletcher tweeted.
“Vote Labour in Doncaster and you get this. No vision, no plan, no leadership. It’s time for a change.”
Needless to say, cyclists on the social media platform were baffled by Fletcher’s odd take on drivers parking illegally.
“Motorists parked where they shouldn’t, but yeah, let’s blame the cyclists. Let’s not focus on why public transport has been run down by 14 years of Tory austerity and failures,” Stephen wrote.
“How are cyclists at fault for cars parking on cycle paths Nick?” another user asked.
“Looks like lazy rule-breaking motorists who haven’t learned they’re not meant to park on double yellow lines,” added a Matt Hancock ‘fan’ account (naturally).
Meanwhile, Andrew said: “Pandering to the motorist again. Hope you called your office to get these cars reported and fines issued.”
“From the party of Law and Order, let’s not talk about law breakers but concentrate on cyclists instead,” added Vince.
Well, I suppose it makes sense coming from the MP who coined the “international socialist concept of so-called 15-minute cities”…
https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-12-january-2024-306151#live-blog-item-53857
Hey, May Sun!
No-one of any real importance CARES about chavs on chav-bikes.
It's only loonies like you who are bothered by any of the above.
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