'This is political expediency': how the Tories turned on 15-minute cities

Party appears to have embraced conspiracy theory that the greener, healthier, more sustainable way of life is a 'sinister' attack on freedomImagine a city in which you could walk or cycle to almost anywhere you needed to go in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee. Shops, medical facilities and artistic sites would be spread throughout neighbourhoods. Remote and home working would be embraced.Children could easily and safely cycle to school, breathing cleaner air. With less need for commuting, quieter streets could even be turned over to parks. Known as the "15-minute city" after the time it takes to get around, it's a model that promises a return to local living - and a greener, healthier, more sustainable way of life. Continue reading...