"The government wants to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65% by 2035 and it is quite a meaty strategy, with several significant proposals, albeit mostly ones that are going out for consultation, which means there is a chance they could be watered down. Perhaps the most controversial plan is the proposal to cut the drink-drive limit in England and Wales. It has not changed since 1967 and it is the highest in Europe,"
"Predictably, the rightwing papers are presenting this as a threat to rural pubs. Telegraph splash Photograph: Telegraph Sun splash Photograph: The Sun The Telegraph story quotes the British Beer and Pub Association as saying: The pub sector continues to face huge challenges, so any additional policy measures that further impact trade will be of real concern to licensees, especially those in rural areas."
Keir Starmer faces his first PMQs of 2026 amid international tensions after Donald Trump escalated threats about annexing Greenland, a prospect that would tear apart Nato. Domestically, the government is prioritising a road safety strategy aiming to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65% by 2035. The strategy contains several significant proposals, mostly being published for consultation and potentially subject to change. The most controversial proposal is lowering the drink‑drive limit in England and Wales from 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland. Industry groups warn of rural pub impacts; the transport minister rejected those claims and cited evidence and expert advice.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]