The controversial plan to extend the clean air scheme is defended by the capital's mayor as 'vital' for the health of Londoners - but the prime minister attacks the move for hitting working families.
The expansion of the controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone has come into force in London's outer boroughs today - despite a political row rolling on between the city's mayor and the government.- which charges motorists £12.50 a day if their car does not comply with emissions standards - now covers the outer boroughs of the capital, having previously just applied in central London.
It was extended by Mr Khan in 2021 to cover inner London - up to the north and south circular roads - which led toBut the expansion of the scheme to cover all of London's outer boroughs has caused uproar, with many blaming the policy for Labour's loss in the Uxbridge and Ruislip by-election last month - a Tory seat that the governing party narrowly held on to due to anger from local residents over ULEZ.
"I think people and families are struggling with the cost of living, that is obvious to everyone," he said."And at that time, the Labour Party, the Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan and [Labour leader Sir] Keir Starmer are introducing the ULEZ charge which is going to hit working families. "What they don't want is politicians, for short term political gain, playing politics with public health and the climate emergencyJuly: ULEZ 'landmark decision is good news'scrappage scheme will be extendedApplicants with a wheelchair-accessible car or van can get up to £5,000, while drivers of a standard car can receive up to £2,000 to scrap their vehicle. Motorcycle riders can also receive up to £1,000 for scrapping their bike.
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