Local Conservatives are distributing a leaflet taking the credit for Boris Johnson axing the Thames Gateway Bridge.
But, what they don't mention is that it was Bexley Conservative councillors who pushed a motion through the Council on 17 July 2002 calling for the bridge to be built!
Bexley Council Minutes
17th July 2002
Bexley Council fully supports the Thames Gateway London Partnership in wishing to secure the construction of ... a shared use Thames Gateway Bridge at Thamesmead
Proposed Councillor Newton (Conservative) Seconded Councillor Clement (Conservative)
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