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January 28th - Grant Shapps' Travel Dead Cats

January 28th - Grant Shapps' Travel Dead Cats

The new announcements from transport secretary Grant Shapps
Time: 5:44
Grant Shapps has made a number of transport announcements. These have fallen during the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged parties held at 10 Downing Street, leading many to refer to these announcement as convenient 'dead cat' distractions. I go through each of them and what they mean for travellers. From less announcements on trains to updates on testing before travel.
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Episode ID: 1000549313105
GUID: 61f43e0bc97b4d0014c9dba0
Release Date: 28/01/2022, 19:03:41

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Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, the UK’s leading travel journalist. From news updates to discussions with experts, Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast will bring you all you need to know from the world of travel.
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