Campaign group plan to stop U.K.'s road building plan.
TAN claims the plan breaches climate and air quality laws, and they have retained Leigh Day solicitors, David Wolfe QC of Matrix chambers and Pete Lockley of 11 KBW, the same legal team that was victorious in the Heathrow case.said: “How can the DfT claim to take climate change seriously when it is set to burn billions on the ‘largest ever roads programme’ to make things worse?”Part of the etter sent to U.K. Government from the Transport Action Network's lawyers.
The statement added that the “same legal team that defeated the DfT over Heathrow has agreed to represent us at a discount.” TAN wants the government to spend the money saved on road building plans to be “diverted into public transport, rail freight, cycling and walking.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘The Onion’ Endorses Legal MarijuanaIt has been nearly 82 years since marijuana was first officially banned as an illicit substance in the United States. Over that time, we have seen incredible changes across our nation. We have survived a world war and the Cold War, seen the sexual revolution and legalization of abortion, impeached a president, and suffered the rise of reality TV. But somehow, marijuana remains taboo as thousands are unjustly imprisoned through an ill-advised and ill-fated war on drugs. After decades of such folly, the choice is clear: We must legalize marijuana as the next step on our path to the breakdown of all laws and societal norms. If we someday want to live in a world where heroin, sex trafficking, and murder are all permitted, we need to start by legalizing pot.
Read more »
'Resident Evil' Stunt Performer Wins Latest Legal Case Following Career-Ending Accident'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' stunt performer Olivia Jackson won her latest legal case following a career-ending accident, with a court in South Africa ruling that the stunt was negligently planned and executed. Details:
Read more »
Israel's Netanyahu Wins Bid To Remain As Prime Minister In Deal With Election RivalIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to step down as prime minister next year, with the role then passing to centrist Benny Gantz. The agreement is set to break the deadlock Israel has faced over 3 elections.
Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus PAC backs Biden's White House bidDETROIT (AP) — The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid on Monday, further cementing his support among the nation's influential black political...
Read more »
We Had Abortions—and We're Not Going BackWe're re-launching the legendary WeHadAbortions campaign. Join us in demanding safe, legal abortion access—for everyone, in every state.
Read more »
UK unveils $1.6 billion rescue package for tech start-ups hit by coronavirus outbreakStart-ups across Britain have been crying out for more financial support after rivals in France and Germany were given access to funds.
Read more »