Sadiq Khan’s Ulez Expansion Had No Impact on Air Pollution, Study Finds

Sadiq Khan’s hated Ulez expansion across Greater London had no impact on air pollution, a new study by scientists at the University of Birmingham has found. The Mail has the story.

Sadiq Khan controversially expanded London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (Ulez) two years ago, at an estimated cost of up to £155 million. 

Now, a breakthrough study suggests that fervent opposition at the time was well-judged. 

Scientists at the University of Birmingham say the expansion of the Ulez in August 2023 had no significant impact on lowering air pollution.

In addition, London still faces air pollution levels well above international health-based guidelines, according to the experts. 

Campaigners are now calling for Ulez to be scrapped altogether as it is saddling “Londoners with mountains of debt”.