Coalition hypocrisy lies behind this war on motorists | Simon Jenkins

Capped and cut back, local councils can't raise money by any other means, so it's no surprise they pick on car drivers

I do not live in Westminster, but I declare an interest in its parking policy. At evenings and weekend I drive to the gilded city regularly, regarding the libertarian freedom to park as a boon and a blessing to life in London. It is an asset alike to West End businesses, visitors and those who work unsocial hours. It leads to no noticeable gridlock. It causes no harm.

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