>> A: that there is a traffic pollution issue in central London and needs a solution
>> is a given
>> B: That this is a serious issue/solution required in the outer London boroughs is not.
Are you sure about B? Parts of Harrow had inner London levels of traffic and pollution when I lived there nearly 40 years ago.
>> C: That County Hall and TfL is in a financial hole is not denied.
>> D: Extending the ULEZ will increase County Hall revenue.
The last extension, to the N/S Circular, was required by Westminster as a quid pro quo for bailing out TfL after Covid. The positive for the Tories was that somehow or other they could claim the extension was Khan's doing.
Anything similar this time?
>> Other benefits
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>> E: Sadiq Khan has probably made himself unelectable for a third term
Don't bank on it. A lot of people in London don't use cars, have cars that are ULEZ compliant or support the ULEZ for the sake of their kids etc.
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