He stated that the reason for the ULEZ is tax raising, not air pollution control, and highlighted that it does not work in places like Bexley with good air quality. Mr Evennett endorsed the concerns raised against the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), highlighting that residents in his constituency need cars for daily activities due to a lack of public transport. He criticised the Mayor of London's anti-car stance, noting it is undemocratic and unfair towards outer London boroughs. Mr Evennett mentioned that small businesses and care workers will be disproportionately affected by the ULEZ charges. He also expressed disappointment over the ineffective consultation process and called for another review before proceeding with the policy.

The MP echoed his colleague's concerns about the clean air zones in Greater Manchester, highlighting a London Assembly member's dismissive response to those worried about the cost of living, suggesting they buy a new car for £3,000. Elliot Colburn, opposing the ULEZ expansion, highlighted that it was not in the London Mayor's manifesto and faced overwhelming opposition. He cited a local estimate of 30% non-compliant vehicles, impacting around 30,000 cars. Colburn criticised the mayor for labelling opponents as 'wackos' and mentioned that Sutton's Lib Dem councillors have supported ULEZ expansion despite its negative impact on constituents. He also noted the financial strain on charities and called for a broader approach to encourage greener lifestyles rather than punitive measures. Questions Labour's stance on ULEZ, noting that despite arguing it is forced upon them, the Mayor of London sees the ultra low emission zone as a point of pride.

Mr Bacon supports the sentiment of petitions to amend the GLA Act 1999 and remove the Mayor's power to impose road user charges. He criticises the expansion of ULEZ, arguing it is a tax-grabbing scheme with over 60% opposition in public consultations. He cites evidence that the Mayor attempted to influence consultation outcomes and suppress dissenting views. Mr Bacon highlights how the scheme disproportionately affects low-income households and threatens livelihoods due to lack of affordable alternatives. Disagreed with the Mayor of London's comparison between banning smoking and expanding the ultra low emission zone, arguing that the £12.50 charge for entering ULEZ is unreasonable. Does my hon. Friend acknowledge that the inner London ultra low emission zone is contained in the congestion charging zone, which has a massive surplus of public transport alternatives and demonstrably worse and less clean air than outer London? Outer London does not suffer from the same bad air or have the same public transport alternatives. Explains the electoral constraints on the London Assembly's ability to veto the Mayor's transport strategies and calls for government intervention based on this limitation.

Mr Johnson expressed concerns about the lack of accountability and representation for constituencies outside London regarding the Mayor's scrappage scheme. He highlighted that the scheme does not apply in Dartford and other areas outside London, arguing it was an unfair imposition on taxpayers who do not vote for the Mayor. He cited the impact on businesses and essential workers commuting from outside London to work within the zone, with costs of £12.50 per day or £25 for night shifts, which he believes is not sustainable.

Gill Furniss briefly contributed with 'Thirteen years.' without providing further context or elaboration. She cited a quote from 2021 about the serious threat of poor air quality to public health, especially in London. She acknowledged that tackling this problem requires concerted effort. Ms Furniss intervened to question the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster's previous support for the ULEZ and challenged Mr Johnson on why the Conservative party opposes it now. Discussed the serious issue of air pollution, citing Government figures estimating between 28,000 to 36,000 deaths annually due to poor air quality. Highlighted the case of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah as a stark example of urgency. Criticised the current UK air quality limit and the lack of commitment from the Government towards reducing it to match WHO guidelines. Emphasised that transport is a major contributor to pollution, with local authorities implementing clean air zones due to national inaction. Noted the need for policy direction and funding support from the Government to help councils meet their legal requirements on air quality targets. The cuts to local authorities have had a massive impact on bus services, with the government's funding nowhere near enough to compensate for what has been taken out. Has the hon. Gentleman thought about the impact of actions taken by the former Prime Minister, Elizabeth Truss, which have led to the highest taxation for almost everyone?

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech regarding road charging schemes, arguing that the ULEZ charge in outer boroughs of London is primarily about raising revenue rather than cleaning up air quality. Critiqued the expansion of ULEZ in Labour-controlled boroughs, stating that residents will not be allowed to park in London even if they have disability-certified cars.

The MP criticised the imposition of clean air zones in Greater Manchester, arguing that it would excessively tax hard-working people and damage local businesses. He pointed out that the scheme could cost constituents between £3,285 and £36,500 annually, depending on their business nature. James Daly emphasised the lack of evidence for health benefits from such measures and argued that they were politically motivated to win elections. Argues that road user charging schemes unfairly target self-employed individuals who need reliable transportation for their work.

Thanked Iain Duncan Smith for his campaigning against ULEZ expansion and highlighted the impact on Kent residents, noting over 16,000 people were fined in Medway within a year after the last ULEZ expansion.

I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley for securing this important debate and express concerns about the Mayor of London's ULEZ expansion impacting around 851,000 vehicles in outer London and causing financial burdens on families, small businesses, and key workers with daily charges of £12.50. The proposal is overwhelmingly opposed by the public, particularly black taxi drivers and Unite the union. Concerns are raised about the Mayor's mandate to implement this policy outside Greater London boundaries, along with the lack of time given for people to switch vehicles before August implementation. Asked a question.

He expressed opposition to Mayor Khan's ULEZ scheme, supporting the concept of lane rental for utility companies that dig up roads. He suggested improving air quality by cracking down on roadworks rather than implementing ULEZ. Agreed with Iain Duncan Smith that TfL has been effectively bankrupt for years and relies on central government subsidy, calling the expansion of ULEZ a tax grab rather than an air quality initiative. Critiqued the ULEZ zone for affecting outer London and Essex residents without their ability to vote against it. Suggested that Mayor Khan's focus is on raising revenue rather than improving air quality, citing financial struggles at TfL. Proposes that efficiency in rail network would improve if unions ceased striking, aligning with Gill Furniss's introduction of the topic on discontent over transport reliability.

She called for a delay in ULEZ roll-out and a doubling of scrappage schemes, advocating for government funding to support key workers affected by the scheme.

Ms Villiers expressed concern about the proposed extension of the ultra low emission zone to cover all London boroughs, including her constituency. She argued that the scheme would have only a negligible impact on air quality but would cause financial hardship for constituents at a time of high cost of living. She highlighted issues with lane rental and traffic jams, the lack of support from local Liberal Democrats, and the negative effect on small businesses and public services in outer London. Asked whether it is madness to make it more difficult to get around London, which generates a significant portion of the UK's GDP.