Boris Johnson
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Boris Johnson compares politics to motocross. Yes, motocross. And it explains a lot.
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Ahead of tonight’s broadcast of Laura Kuenssberg’s latest documentary; the political journalist has shared a story about Boris Johnson comparing motocross and politics. And we’re not entirely sure how to feel about. ‘The Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg’s Inside Story’ follows BBC News’ Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg as she goes behind the scenes and beyond…
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Motorcycle instructor criticises Shell. Told to remove helmet as woman in burka fills up next to him.
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In the wake of Boris Johnson’s criticism of the Burka, motorcycle instructor Liam Bradley has slammed a Shell garage in Blackburn, Lancashire, claiming he was told to remove his open face helmet – while a woman in a burka filled up next to him. Bradley obliged and removed his open face helmet, but was left…
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London to get trial of Average Speed Cameras
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London to get trial of Average Speed Cameras in four locations across the capital. Transport for London (TfL) is setting up a network of cameras that will monitor speed along a stretch of road, preventing road users from slowing down at cameras then speeding up again as they may do with the more conventional static roadside…
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Older bikes will have to pay £12.50 to ride in London
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Plans have gone through to charge motorbike riders £12.50 to ride in the London congestion charge zone. This has happened as part of the new Ultra Low Emissions Zone, a system that’s going to come into action in 2020. Currently, motorcycles are exempt from the emissions charges in London. The ruling says that motorcycles…
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Compensation for pothole damage claims up 750%
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Councils in the areas worst hit by the winter storms are now facing a different kind of flood – a rising swell of automotive compensation claims – according to campaign website, Potholes.co.uk. While homeowners seek compensation for damage to their houses, road users are also demanding remuneration for faults caused by pothole-ridden stretches of saturated roads.…
