Today’s High Court ruling, which rejected a bid from five Tory councils to have the extension to the Ultra low emission zone deemed unlawful, represents a landmark victory for Sadiq Khan. But it has also drawn barely concealed smiles from Conservative Campaign Headquarters. Can both be right?
There are times in politics when you want the win and others when you’d prefer to keep the issue alive. The judgement over which best serves your interests depends on how highly you value the issue in question. Politicians might consider it worth losing support – even an election – to secure a substantial policy gain.
