Having seized a number of councils in May's local elections, Reform UK have now declared war on low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs).

The party have committed to ending the schemes in every council they control, as well as stalling the introduction of any new ones, The Telegraph reported.

LTNs were introduced in 2020 and have been championed by politicians like London mayor Sadiq Khan as being positive for pedestrians and cyclists.

It was also claimed that they would help slash pollution and make roads safer by closing off the majority of side roads to vehicles.

But the schemes have also led to a backlash from drivers and bus passengers due to an increase in delays on roads around the areas and the impact on the disabled.