LTN council chief tells disability campaigners they are 'mansplaining'

It follows an ongoing row over a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Dulwich, London A council boss in charge of a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme accused disability campaigners of 'mansplaining' as they asked for a blue badge holder exemption. Labour councillor Catherine Rose, who oversees the LTN scheme, accused two disability campaigners of 'mansplaining' while they called for a blue badge holder exemption Two local campaigners attended Southwark Council's December cabinet meeting to present local politicians with a petition, signed by 600 locals in the area, which called for a blue badge exemption. Mr Rates, along with Tristan Honeyborne, pointed out that the council's own equalities impact assessment had assumed blue badge holders would still have access through the LTN. Labour council leader, Kieron Williams accused Clive Rates and Tristan Honeyborne of having a 'broader agenda' at the meeting Following the outburst Mr Rates told the Telegraph: 'Cllr Rose's attack on me is consistent with how local residents, TFL officers and others questioning the failed Dulwich LTN have been treated. Cllr Catherine Rose, cabinet member for leisure, parks, streets and clean air said: 'We have one of the most comprehensive, borough wide exemption policies for Blue Badge holders in London.