Wes Streeting Criticises Timing of £4.5bn Cycling and Walking Funding After Defence Secretary Resignation

Labour MP Wes Streeting criticized the timing of a £4.5bn cycling and walking investment. He described the move as “bad policy as well as bad politics.” The criticism came after the defence secretary resigned over funding disputes. Streeting argued the announcement appeared politically motivated. The investment aims to boost active travel infrastructure across the UK. Opponents say the funding could divert resources from defence priorities. The debate highlights tensions within the current government’s agenda. The issue is likely to feature in upcoming parliamentary discussions.