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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

Labour blames Ulez for by-election defeat in Boris Johnson’s former seat

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Labour has blamed Sadiq Khan and his hated expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) for their shock by-election defeat in Boris Johnson’s former seat of Uxbridge.

Sir Keir Starmer said it was clear Mr Khan’s Ulez expansion was the reason the Tories won – urging the mayor to “reflect” on the scheme. “We know that [was the reason for defeat]. We heard that on the doors. And we’ve all got to reflect on that – including the mayor.”

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