Local authorities around London insist they won't allow infrastructure for the low emmission zone to built unless their residents are included in scrappage scheme to compensate drivers
to cut harmful pollution levels across the UK. So instead of playing politics with such a vital issue, he should work with the London Mayor to provide proper financial support for working people wanting to get rid of older, more polluting vehicles.”
Mr Khan has previously attacked ministers for not providing financial backing for Ulez, as they have done for low emission zones in cities including Birmingham and Bristol. Instead, ministers considered plans to try and block the expansion of Ulez, despite it being a devolved matter.that Mr Sunak had “put decades of progress on clean air into reverse” and was “stunting the lungs” of young Londoners.
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