michael adams wrote:

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On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:52:23 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:

Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, told Hammersmith & Fulham council,
which is run by Labour, that the money would be needed to open the bridge,
suggesting that it could be raised through a council tax increase or by
raiding its reserves.

People living in Barnes are inconvenienced far more by the closure
than are people living in Hammersmith. That side of the river is in
the London Borough of Richmond which is controlled by the Lib Dems.


But that borough doesn't own the bridge, nor have to share the cost of the
repairs (why not?).