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ULEZ. Who should we believe?

The idea that Sadiq Khan would distort the findings of Imperial College about the effects of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, or that Imperial’s research could be “bought” smacks to me of conspiracy theory. What I do know is that … Continue reading

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Getting rid of the nasty stuff

Most PM2.5 – the nasty airborne particles that we inhale and can lodge in lungs, heart and bloodstream, causing all manner of disease – now comes from brake dust and tyre wear, not tailpipes, says Prof Alastair Lewis, chair of … Continue reading

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ULEZ debacle

ULEZ = paying for the right to pollute. Where is the sense in that? Of course we want clean air but there is a way to achieve greater cuts in emissions without coercion and without pain.

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Is Starmer an ideas vacuum?

You could be forgiven for thinking so. On BBC News last night, Starmer agreed that ULEZ had lost Labour the Uxbridge by-election. Quizzed by Chris Mason about next steps, Starmer said he would have to reflect, and Khan would have … Continue reading

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No you Khan’t! Yes I can!

Does Sadiq Khan think he’s the only politician who wants clean air? Who doesn’t want it, O pious Mayor? There is of course a way of achieving the aim without the pain. It would bring a host of accompanying benefits too. Followers … Continue reading

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