ULEZ expansion: Why is it so controversial?

The Ultra Low Emission Zone - more commonly known as ULEZ - aims to improve air quality in London by charging heavy polluting smaller vehicles to drive on its roads.

London mayor Sadiq Khan has expanded the area, citing more Londoners dying prematurely of lung conditions - and at risk of developing dementia.

He's been met with fierce opposition, however. A group of five Conservative-led councils launched a High Court challenge against the plans. Their appeal was unsuccessful, but there remains a debate over how impactful the changes will be.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/london-ulez-where-the-expanded-greater-london-zone-will-cover-why-sadiq-khan-created-it-and-why-it-is-unpopular-with-some-12894830

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