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Have you heard the news? London’s air pollution has plummeted since the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in 2023. A victory for public health? A triumph for the Mayor of London? That’s what they’d have you believe. But let’s take a closer look—because once we break it down, things aren’t quite as they seem.
Classic cars under threat? California, the birthplace of car culture, is considering a bold move that’s left motoring enthusiasts fuming. The state is proposing to introduce Zero Emission Zones that could restrict or outright ban vintage cars from certain areas. Sound familiar? It’s eerily similar to London’s ULEZ, and history tells us that what happens in California doesn’t stay in California. These trends tend to spread. So, could cherished classic car culture face the same fate globally?
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, has expanded the ULEZ – Ultra Low Emission Zone – to cover the whole of Greater London right up to the M25 in some places, from 29th August 2023 (See first pinned video below), making London the largest low emission zone in the world.
Continue reading “ULEZ: Everything you Need to Know! [Part 3]”
I thought I was done talking about ULEZ, but here we are again. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has popped back into the news, and for good reason. With the UK general election just around the corner, electioneering is in full swing, and both major parties are making big promises. But the latest from the Conservatives has really caught my attention – and not in a good way.
I didn’t want to make this video. I hoped I wouldn’t need to. But several people have asked for my response to the potentially catastrophic London 2nd May 2024 Mayoral election result for any Londoners that own and drive cars. What do I think of what happened? What do have to say about it? It’s in this video. I’ll say it now and that will be the end of it. The fight for motorists’ rights failed and failed miserably. This is democracy. The results have to be accepted.
It’s crunch time; make or break; the final countdown; zero hour; D-Day; moment of truth; the last stand… make no mistake, hold no illusions, be in no doubt – this is it.
The elections for the London Mayor happen this week on Thursday 2nd May 2024. And incumbent, Sadiq Khan is vying for an unprecedented third term in office as the most powerful man in London – some would argue, the most powerful person in the nation – he who controls the capital, controls the country?
Continue reading “It’s Khan or Your Car – You Choose, You Decide!”
Six months on from the expansion of ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) to cover the whole of London, in August 2023 and the London Mayor still hasn’t released impact data to prove that it’s improved the air quality in the expanded zones. And it won’t be released until after the elections in May 2024. However, I shot two videos last year, taking an ELITECH Temptop air quality meter around London, covering firstly the previous ULEZ zone in part 1 and the proposed area of expansion in Part 2. This means I can directly compare my findings today, six months on from the expansion to the data I had before, to see if there has been any improvement in air quality. This is what I do in this video. And the results may surprise you – they certainly astonished me!
Coverage of the first anniversary Anti-ULEZ Expansion protest held yesterday (27 January 2024) in Trafalgar Square, featuring important interviews, discussion on what to do in the forthcoming Mayoral Elections and also a chat with Adam C of @AdamC3046 APOLOGIES – a few interviews were lost due to irreparable issues with sound and are not included.
Photos below:
Continue reading “Anniversary ULEZ Protest Jan 2024”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, has expanded the ULEZ – Ultra Low Emission Zone – to cover the whole of Greater London right up to the M25 in some places, from 29th August 2023 (See first pinned video below), making London the largest low emission zone in the world.
Continue reading “ULEZ: Everything you Need to Know! [Part 2]”
Join us as we dive into the latest updates on London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in this eye-opening video. Discover the pivotal decisions facing Mayor Sadiq Khan, the fiery legal challenges from European lorry drivers, and the controversial proposal to send polluting vehicles to the war zones of Ukraine. We explore the complexities of balancing environmental policies with humanitarian needs and what this means for motorists and the future of transportation. Don’t miss the in-depth analysis, real-life stories, and our discussion on where the line should be drawn between eco-initiatives and aiding in crisis. Your thoughts are invaluable – join the conversation in the comments below! Plus why it is crucial to ensure we vote in a new Mayor this May.
