Sanjay's Story

Sanjay, 34, from North West Cambridgeshire in the East of England, shares his story about transport connectivity in this week's Blocked Britain. Living in a constituency where public transport options remain limited, Sanjay explains how poor infrastructure affects daily life and economic opportunities across the region. The Department for Transport's own analysis reveals per-capita spending in the East of England falls well below the national average, with investment heavily concentrated in London and the South East. Despite having available workers and materials in the region, HM Treasury's approach to public investment as household-style rationing has prevented the infrastructure development that communities like Sanjay's need. This episode examines how central government spending choices shape local transport realities. Blocked Britain is produced independently and receives no government funding.