UK Government's Attempt to Overturn London ULEZ Expansion Blocked in Commons
The House of Commons has blocked a bill aimed at reversing the expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, highlighting a significant clash over air quality initiatives and devolution powers.
- A government-backed bill to reverse the expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been blocked in the House of Commons.
- The bill was seen as an attempt to undermine the authority of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who expanded ULEZ to cover all of Greater London.
- Critics argue the bill represented an 'unprecedented assault' on democracy and devolution, while supporters claimed it addressed unfair taxation on non-London residents.
- Transport for London's ULEZ scheme, which charges drivers of high-emission vehicles a daily fee, has been credited with making 95% of vehicles in London compliant.
- The clash comes ahead of the London mayoral elections, with ULEZ expansion and air quality policies central to the political debate.
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