Emeritus Prof Christopher MayMar 22, 2025

Meanwhile in Wales, evidence is mounting (confirming) that 20mph speed limits reduce deaths on the roads.

As Lee Waters (ex-Welsh Transport Minister) point out: 'There is still this idea that 70 or so road deaths a year in Wales is acceptable. But we would never accept 70 deaths a year on the ferry to Ireland, or on buses'.. Indeed!

And it not an unpopular policy (except among cultural warriors trying to claim its an imposition on 'drivers' rights'.

#transport #Wales

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/22/wales-20mph-speed-limit-cut-road-deaths-why-debate

Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate?

Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

The Guardian
Show threadEpistatacadamMar 22, 2025
@ChrisMayLA6 I suspect increasing taxation on those earning over £100k per year would be very popular, perhaps bring back the very high rate for those with incomes from all sources over£250k.oh and lift capital gains to the same as your top income tax rate.
Show threadEmeritus Prof Christopher May

@epistatacadam

the last point is the key one..... makes such sense, its hard to believe its not been done.... oh, wait a minuet

Mar 22, 2025 at 5:05pmWeb