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The Standard View: Sadiq Khan’s bold move on Ulez expansion is a victory in the fight for clean air

Governing is ultimately about choices. Mayor Sadiq Khan has made a bold one today, confirming that the ultra-low emission zone will be extended to cover all of Greater London from next summer.

The move, described by the Mayor as “one of the toughest” in his political career, comes in the face of opposition and will mean that 15 per cent of vehicles registered in the new outer London zone will be liable for the £12.50-a-day charge.

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