Bats are tiny, but they could provide one of biggest tests yet. The party by promising to cut waste, take on unelected bureaucrats and promote common sense.

Now the authority is being asked to spend an extra £4.3million to ensure that the doesn’t breach environmental laws protecting an endangered species. The Barbastelle bats – known for their distinctive pug-like nose – will apparently need a ‘bridge’ and a tunnel under the road to stop them from meeting a nasty fate.

Reform UK is adamant that this is a colossal waste of taxpayers’ money and believes Lincolnshire residents shouldn’t be responsible for it. Council leader Sean Matthews was unequivocal last week, saying: “I want to get on with North Hykeham Relief Road, but I’m not prepared to pay £4.3million for bat tunnels and bridges th

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