The Weekly Question: Can you get by in London without a car?

Ealing MP Steve Pound argues in his latest getwestlondon column that a car is unnecessary in London, but could you get by on two wheels or public transport? Vote in our poll.

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07:03, 17 DEC 2013
Updated07:04, 17 DEC 2013

Ealing North MP Steve Pound — Steve Pound MP

After his Astra finally gave up the ghost on the A40 three years ago, Ealing MP Steve Pound switched to public transport and has never looked back. In his latest getwestlondon column he says he came to realise that "you simply don't need a car in London".

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