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Another pig in a poke, to no discernable benefit, that will cost you and me.
In a leaked letter in the Sunday Times, Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander will seek powers to create toll roads across the UK to combat congestion.
Local authorities currently set charges - such as London's - but in the letter Mr Alexander says he should be able to set simpler national standards.
"The main purpose of the bill would be to support our efforts to cut congestion and improve public transport, particularly in the major cities outside London," the letter said.
Local authorities currently set charges - such as London's - but in the letter Mr Alexander says he should be able to set simpler national standards.
"The main purpose of the bill would be to support our efforts to cut congestion and improve public transport, particularly in the major cities outside London," the letter said.
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