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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Thomas George

Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone delayed in dramatic about-turn

The introduction of Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone is being delayed, the government has announced.

The controversial scheme was due to come into force in May, but the GMCA has now been given until July to submit a revised plan.

The announcement comes a day after hundreds of taxi drivers protested against the proposals, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urged the government to 'take the politics out' of the situation and work together on a solution.

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