The price of a packet of cigarettes could hit £16 as Jeremy Hunt targets smokers and vapers in the budget. To discourage kids from being drawn to vaping devices, the Chancellor plans to introduce a new tax that will generate income for the Treasury. Tobacco levies will be increased in the budget package the followingContinue reading “In The Budget, Jeremy Hunt Targets Smokers And Vapers”
Tag Archives: Air Pollution
Sadiq Khan’s Hated ULEZ Expansion
A High Court challenge by five Conservative-led councils against London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) will be heard today. The outer London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Hillingdon along with Surrey County Council started legal action in February over the proposed extension. A High Court judge gaveContinue reading “Sadiq Khan’s Hated ULEZ Expansion”
Labour’s Ulez Britain
Labour is under pressure to rule out expanding a Ulez-style emissions tax from London to other major cities in the United Kingdom if it wins the next election. A policy document drafted by Sir Keir Starmer’s party supports the concept of clean air zones in major urban areas alongside the expansion of public transport. LondonContinue reading “Labour’s Ulez Britain”
A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez
Voters could be given the opportunity to scrap an extension of Sadiq Khan’s green Ulez vehicle tax if the Tories take power in London. Samuel Kasumu, an ex-adviser to Boris Johnson who wants to be the Tory contender at the next mayoral election, has said he would permit outer boroughs to hold referenda on remainingContinue reading “A Brexit-Style In-Out Vote May Be Granted To London Boroughs Over Ulez”
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