James Ford: Khan’s lack of ambition has translated into a declining bus network in London
Original published 11 September 2026 · Briefing prepared 2026-09-12
James Ford criticises Sadiq Khan’s record on London buses in a ConservativeHome opinion article. He draws on concerns about service quality, collisions and working conditions to argue for greater ambition. Ford’s previous role advising Boris Johnson on transport is relevant context for his perspective. The original article sets out his supporting examples.
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