The latter has been winning of late, hence Crossrail, the high-speed connection to the continent, and the upgrades of London's bus and Tube networks.

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These include cycle networks, measures to improve the traffic flow at Arle Court roundabout and a new bus link between GCHQ and Charlton Kings.

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