Protesters were out in force to voice their opposition against proposals for a bridge bus lane - six years after it was removed for creating traffic chaos.

Transport for London are still considering plans for the bus lane on Kew Bridge, despite vocal objections to the plans.

As part of the idea, the congested bridge would see a bus lane installed going towards Brentford. But objectors say this would make traffic worse along the bridge, citing the failed bus lane of 2001 as evidence for their fears.

Richmond Park's MP Susan Kramer said: "Transport for London put the bus lane in and took it out after a huge wave of protest.

"But they didn't take it out because of the protest - it was because it wasn't working.

"They are also planning a bus lane on Kew Road, but it's too narrow. That bus lane is not going to link up with this one so the traffic in between is going to be terrible."

But opposition councillors have claimed Liberal Democrat councillors in Kew have suddenly changed tact - speaking out against the lane when previously they had approved it.

Kew councillor Serge Lourie said: "This is untrue - we have always opposed it. We were delighted when the bus lane was removed. We are very strongly against this particular bus lane, but support bus lanes in general. I do not think there is anything we can do to ease congestion on this bridge at all. Because of the shape of the road it is difficult."

Coun Shas Sheehan added: "Tried, tested and failed - this is not an experience we want to repeat."

A spokesperson for Transport for London said: "Richmond upon Thames Council has initiated a general review of all bus lanes in the borough and Transport for London is happy to work with any authority which wants to investigate how their transport infrastructure can be improved."