Firms may run English roads
England's major roads could be run by private firms under plans to boost infrastructure spending. New roads could be paid for by tolls.
Shadow Transport Sec: PM's 'double-speak' on road plans
Labour's Maria Eagle, the Shadow Transport Secretary, says the Prime Minister's announcement on the UK's roads and infrastructure is misleading.
"The Prime Minister's double-speak gives the impression that his privatisation plans will only see tolls applied to new roads", she says.
"Yet he has redefined new roads to include anything that adds capacity including road widening and junction improvements.
"Motorists will rightly consider that to be a clear plan for charging for existing roads."
She adds: "These plans are likely to simply drive traffic onto local roads, increase congestion and emissions while yet again setting back efforts to improve safety."
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PM announces plans to sell off Britain's roads
David Cameron has announced plans to sell off Britain's roads to private firms in a bid to improve infrastructure.
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Is PM looking at selling off the family concrete?
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Cameron's tall order in selling off Britain's roads
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