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Here's the Mancunian Way for today: Hello Gorton MP Afzal Khan has presented a petition to the House of Commons in a bid to stop people from parking on pavements.
Mr Khan, who also serves as Shadow Justice Minister, is calling on the Government to outlaw pavement parking that ‘prevents others from living their daily lives’. Speaking to the M.E.N’s community reporter Maisie Lawton, Mr Khan said cars parked on walkways have an impact on those with mobility impairments, the neurodiverse and parents with young children.
He explained: “For some people, it might be a minor inconvenience. But for many others, it can prevent them from attending a hospital appointment or even leaving their home.” Pavement parking can also reduce access for those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters who will often have to drive into the road to get around blocked paths.
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