Tories pledge to end Labour's 'all-out war on the driver' with plans to REVERSE Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion in London and give local residents greater power to block 20mph zones and low-traffic neighb
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tories pledge to end Labour's 'all-out war on the driver' with plans to REVERSE Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion in London and give local residents greater power to block 20mph zones and low-traffic neighb

Daily Mail  

The Tories plan to launch a clampdown on 'anti-driver' measures including urban 20mph zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods, and roll back the Ulez car tax in London if they win the election. Rishi Sunak today pledges to introduce a Backing Drivers Bill in the first session of the next Parliament that would give local residents the power to call local referenda on contentious car control schemes. It would also reverse last year's expansion of the capital's Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover all London boroughs, returning it to its original inner-city boundaries. Rishi Sunak today pledges to introduce a Backing Drivers Bill in the first session of the next Parliament that would give residents the power to call local referenda on contentious car control schemes. It would also roll back the capital's Ultra Low Emission Zone, which was extended to cover all London boroughs in August last year, to its original inner-city boundaries.

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Labour would 'declare war' on motorists by introducing ULEZ-style road pricing schemes and 20mph speed limits across the country, Tories claim
9 months ago

Labour would 'declare war' on motorists by introducing ULEZ-style road pricing schemes and 20mph speed limits across the country, Tories claim

Daily Mail  

A Labour government would 'declare war' on motorists by introducing Ulez-style road pricing schemes and 20mph speed limits across the country, the Tories claimed last night. He warned Labour's track record meant party leader Sir Keir Starmer would look to introduce similar plans across the whole country. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said a Labour government would 'declare war' on motorists …

Tory fury as Bill to scrap Sadiq Khan's 'unfair' ULEZ expansion in London is filibustered by Labour MPs
1 year ago

Tory fury as Bill to scrap Sadiq Khan's 'unfair' ULEZ expansion in London is filibustered by Labour MPs

Daily Mail  

Tories were left furious today after a bid to scrap Sadiq Khan's 'unfair' ULEZ expansion was blocked by Labour. A backbench Bill tabled by Conservative MP Gareth Johnson would have allowed ministers to reverse the controversial policy in London Tories were left furious today after the bid to scrap Sadiq Khan's 'unfair' ULEZ expansion was blocked by Labour Keir Starmer …

Sadiq Khan won’t say if Ulez could cost Labour general election
1 year, 6 months ago

Sadiq Khan won’t say if Ulez could cost Labour general election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Khan was defiant about today’s expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to outer London …

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary
1 year, 6 months ago

Ulez expansion is a ‘money-raising exercise’, says Transport Secretary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I think he should think …

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London
1 year, 7 months ago

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said: “The decision to expand the Ulez was …

Sadiq Khan seeks to ease Ulez pain after Labour’s Uxbridge by-election defeat
1 year, 8 months ago

Sadiq Khan seeks to ease Ulez pain after Labour’s Uxbridge by-election defeat

The Telegraph  

Sadiq Khan is looking at new ways to ease the financial hit on motorists of expanding London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone after it was blamed for Labour’s defeat in Uxbridge. One option being considered by the Mayor of the capital is offering more grants to scrap polluting vehicles that would otherwise face a charge if driven into the Ulez area, which …

Labour candidate speaks out against Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion
1 year, 8 months ago

Labour candidate speaks out against Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Labour’s candidate for the Uxbridge byelection has spoken out against Sadiq …

Bid to overturn Khan’s Ulez ‘paywall around London’ introduced in Parliament
1 year, 10 months ago

Bid to overturn Khan’s Ulez ‘paywall around London’ introduced in Parliament

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government should be given powers to overturn Labour mayor Sadiq Khan’s “paywall” to drive …

Sadiq Khan's walking and cycling tsar says ULEZ is NOT an 'anti-car agenda'
1 year, 11 months ago

Sadiq Khan's walking and cycling tsar says ULEZ is NOT an 'anti-car agenda'

Daily Mail  

Will Norman claimed the Ultra Low Emission Zone is not part of 'anti-car agenda' Sadiq Khan's cycling and walking tsar has claimed London's controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone is not part of an 'anti-car agenda'. The London Mayor's walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman last night claimed the expanding ULEZ was not part of an 'anti-car agenda' Speaking on The …

Will Sadiq Khan's car pollution tax drive classic event off the road?
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Sadiq Khan's car pollution tax drive classic event off the road?

Daily Mail  

This year's annual London to Brighton Mini Run looks set to be the last – because of the capital's Ultra Low Emission Zone. London mayor Sadiq Khan's decision to expand the zone – in which the most polluting cars have to pay a charge – will add £25 to the cost of the event. London mayor Sadiq Khan's decision to …

Sadiq Khan is accused of ignoring more than 5,000 votes from motoring groups opposing ULEZ expansion
2 years, 2 months ago

Sadiq Khan is accused of ignoring more than 5,000 votes from motoring groups opposing ULEZ expansion

Daily Mail  

Sadiq Khan was accused kicking out more than 5,000 votes opposing his controversial expansion to London’s Ultra-low emission zone. Sadiq Khan was accused kicking out more than 5,000 votes opposing his controversial expansion to London’s Ultra-low emission zone When the idea was floated in May last year, Mr Khan pledged the Ulez expansion across Greater London would not proceed if …

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