![]() The policy was opposed by five Conservative-led councils, and some have argued it will impact low-income Londoners and those who rely on their cars for work.Ī scrappage scheme was opened in January, offering low-income Londoners a £2,000 grant to scrap their car, or to help them buy one that complies with the ULEZ rules - and that was extended to all Londoners today in response to the controversy. When the expansion comes into force, a further 700,000 drivers in London will have to pay the £12.50 levy, according to the RAC - although these figures have been disputed by the mayor's office, which says about 200,000 more drivers will have to pay. However, Imperial later concluded the ULEZ was responsible for "only small improvements in air quality" and that it was not effective enough on its own. The London mayor says the policy is all about cleaning up London's air, and has frequently quoted research from Imperial College estimating between 3,600 and 4,100 premature deaths occur in the capital in part due to poor air quality. Now, Mr Khan is planning to expand it again across all 33 London boroughs. The ULEZ was launched in central London in 2019, and later expanded up to the edge of the North and South Circular roads. It's similar to the congestion charge zone, but covers a bigger area, and means older petrol or diesel cars will have to pay TfL each day that they cross into or move within the zone. The ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ for short) is an area of London in which polluting vehicles have to pay to enter. So what is the controversial policy about? The plan has also been in the news recently since the expansion was blamed for Labour narrowly losing the Uxbridge by-election last month. So sadly we will not get to find out if Liz Truss would have lasted longer in the jungle than she did in Number 10.Īs we've been reporting in recent weeks, London mayor Sadiq Khan's plan to expand the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to the capital's outer boroughs has proved rather controversial.įive Conservative-run councils launched legal action back in February over the extension, which is due to come into force on 29 August - but that failed in a ruling last month. ![]() It had also been reported that Mr Johnson's successor, Liz Truss, was approached about doing the show - but that has been rebuffed by her spokesperson, who said: "Liz has not been approached about appearing on the next series of 'I'm A Celebrity…', and even if she were approached, the answer would still be a firm no." Unfortunately for those of you who might have wanted to see Boris Johnson covered in slime and/or eating unspeakable parts of animals, the former PM is reported to have politely declined the invitation. You probably recall that former health secretary Matt Hancock went on the show last year - and lost the Conservative Party whip for doing so. In case you're not a fan of reality television, the show involves a group of celebrities living in the Australian jungle with few creature comforts, and undertaking challenges to secure additional treats and food for the camp - with the ultimate aim of not being voted out by the viewing public and winning the series. You may have read this week that former prime minister Boris Johnson was approached by the producers of the popular ITV show 'I'm A Celebrity.' to appear in the upcoming season. This latest loss comes after the Tories lost over 1,000 seats at the local elections in May, and they continue to struggle in the national polls ahead of a general election, due to take place in the next 18 months. The Tories had controlled the council since 2017, but as a result of last night's vote, the composition is now 25 Tory councillors and 25 opposition councillors.įortunately for the Conservative Party, the council chairman - and therefore the casting vote - is a Conservative. Nicholas Taylor, Conservatives: 1,361 votes.Brett Wright, Lib Dems: 1,649 votes (elected).The contest took place in Meads ward, located near Eastbourne, and Lib Dem candidate Brett Wright beat Nicholas Taylor - office manager for Eastbourne Tory MP Caroline Ansell - by 288 votes. ![]() Continuing a disastrous electoral streak at local level this year, the Conservative Party lost control of East Sussex County Council last night after losing a by-election to the Liberal Democrats. ![]()
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