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Bring back hard shoulders campaign after 38 deaths blamed on their removal

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Labour is launching a campaign to bring back hard shoulders on motorways after at least 38 deaths were blamed on their removal.

Transport spokesman Jim McMahon wants the fourth lane of smart motorways closed by Grant Shapps. Mr McMahon said: “All the Transport Secretary has to do is pick up the phone to Highways England to get hard shoulders reinstated.” It would only need the red X closure sign in the nearside lane switched on for a new hard shoulder to be created until more permanent ones can be rebuilt.

Should hard shoulders be brought back? Have your say in the comments below Sally Jacobs, 83, blames the lack of one on the M1 in Derbyshire for the death of husband Derek, 83, two years ago.

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