Gareth Johnson MP response to the Transport section of the Autumn Statement

For Immediate Release – November 2011

Gareth Johnson MP response to the Transport section of the Autumn Statement

“ I will not be supporting any extra crossing in the Dartford area. Dartford has suffered enough as a result of the existing Dartford Crossing” said Gareth Johnson in response to the Chancellor’s announcement today that a second bridge may be built in the area. “Local people will naturally be highly suspicious of a new lower Thames crossing given all that we have had to put up with from the Crossing. It is essential that there is a full, open and fair consultation process where people have every opportunity to convey their views. We cannot have a situation where Dartford is seen simply as a convenient location to place another Thames Crossing.” 

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