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Green Party Proposes 55 MPH Speed Limit to Boost Safety

4/4/2026

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The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, proposes lowering Britain's motorway speed limit to 55 mph as part of a 'war on motorists.'
The plan includes increasing driving taxes, reducing parking spaces, and requiring drivers to retake tests every five years.
Critics, including the Conservatives, say these measures burden families and hinder mobility.
Polanski defends the policies as evidence-based, aiming to improve safety and fuel efficiency.

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The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, proposes lowering Britain's motorway speed limit to 55 mph as part of a 'war on motorists.'
The plan includes increasing driving taxes, reducing parking spaces, and requiring drivers to retake tests every five years.
Critics, including the Conservatives, say these measures burden families and hinder mobility.
Polanski defends the policies as evidence-based, aiming to improve safety and fuel efficiency.