A Home Counties revolt over Sadiq Khan’s hated ultra-low emission zone has intensified after all but one council bordering London refused to display its signs.
The planned expansion of the clean air scheme on August 29 was given the green light to proceed last week after the Mayor of London defeated a High Court challenge brought by five councils.
Yet the political backlash to the move is still expected to be significant, with Labour’s leadership increasingly concerned the policy could drive voters away at the next general election.
Now, six out of the seven local authorities immediately bordering London have refused to sign a legal agreement with Transport for London (TfL) to allow Ulez signs within their borders.
The act of protest has been mounted by Surrey County Council, Kent County Council, Essex County Council, Hertfordshire Council, Buckinghamshire Council and Thurrock Council, which are Tory-led and have been vocal about the financial impact Ulez will have on its residents.
