Only one in four people back ULEZ in their area, polling suggests

Only one in four people support the idea of a ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) scheme in their area, new polling has suggested as London’s mayor faces criticism over its expansion.
Mason Boycott-Owen
By Mason Boycott-Owen
Published 30th Aug 2023, 06:00 BST

A survey by People Polling found only 25 per cent of the public either supported or strongly supported the vehicle charge to tackle pollution in cities.

Meanwhile 41 per cent of people strongly opposed the move, in addition to 12 per cent who somewhat disagreed with it appearing in their local area.

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Both Bradford and Sheffield in Yorkshire have introduced “clean air zones” in recent years, while Leeds decided to scrap its introduction after it said that its air quality was within government-mandated limits.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with clean air campaigners in Catford, south east London, on the first day of the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to include the whole of London.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with clean air campaigners in Catford, south east London, on the first day of the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to include the whole of London.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with clean air campaigners in Catford, south east London, on the first day of the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to include the whole of London.

However the remaining schemes in the region have come under heavy criticism by local Tory MPs and businesses who claim that it is hurting enterprise in cities and the surrounding areas.

On Tuesday, London became the world’s largest pollution charging area after Ulez was expanded to include the whole of the capital.

Speaking on GB News on Tuesday morning, Mark Harper, the Transport Secretary, said he would stop the rollout if he had the power to do so and highlighted his reservations about the true motives behind the expansion.

Meanwhile, in a separate round of interviews, the London mayor denied that extending Ulez was “anti-car” and accused Mr Harper of “factual errors”.

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