The Times Cycling Campaign

Only one Tory and he is a decent Tory and hardly reflective of the mainstream of the party.

Interestingly the MP for the City and Westminster has refused his support. Islington South's MP won't say anything on the subject. (although her local party say she is a front bencher and therefore cannot sign EDMs, neither she nor they will say what her position is.)

Was discussing this last night with a campaigning mate, we think the Tory MPs have been whipped as most are sending out almost word for word the same letter as David Cameron did. Their message is along the lines of "we welcome The Times safer cycling campaign but won't commit to it" which isn't very helpful. Still, by rights the Tories should LOVE cycling - "on your bike", "old maids cycling to church" and all that, plus of course it is independent as oppose to public transport. They just don't want to commit any money or Gov resources to it...