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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Rowena Mason, Aubrey Allegretti and Gwyn Topham

Khan says climate crisis more important than party politics after Ulez victory

Protesters bearing placards outside the high court on 28 July as Conservative-led councils lost their legal challenge against the Sadiq Khan
Protesters outside the high court on 28 July as Conservative-led councils lost their legal challenge against the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, over the Ulez extension. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Sopa Images/Shutterstock

Sadiq Khan has vowed to press ahead with the expansion of London’s low emissions zone saying tackling the climate emergency and air pollution are “bigger than party politics”, despite the Labour leadership urging a rethink of the policy.

After the high court dismissed a legal challenge brought by five Conservative councils, the Labour mayor said he understood concerns of some Londoners but it was right to charge the most polluting vehicles £12.50 a day to drive in the capital’s outer boroughs from the end of August.

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