In perhaps unexpected news, actor and climate campaigner Leonardo DiCaprio praised London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone, after Boris Johnson deemed it a ‘smash and grab raid on drivers’. We bet you didn't have Leo vs Boris on your 2022 bingo card.
We bet you didn’t think those two names would be in the same sentence.across Greater London, which means that, from August 2023, more motorists will face a £12.50 daily charge to drive into the capital and its surrounding boroughs.
The letter read: ‘The Ulez was never intended to apply to outer London. This is a smash and grab raid on drivers’ wallets.’ ‘And it comes at the worst possible time for household income,’ read the letter, which was signed by several Conservative MPs.Currently, the Ulez extends only as far as the North and South Circular roads, but new plans will see the expansion zone reach the M25 ring road.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Leonardo DiCaprio backs London Ulez expansion saying it will 'build a better, greener fairer London'Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio backs London Ulez expansion, describing it as ‘large-scale, decisive action’
Read more »
Boris Johnson will fight for his seat at next general electionBoris Johnson will be standing as a candidate in the next general election, a source close to him confirmed.
Read more »
Boris Johnson: Former PM announces plans to stand at next electionThe former prime minister says he will run for re-election as MP for Uxbridge and Ruislip in west London.
Read more »
Blockchain needs a reason to exist, says Boris JohnsonAs for Twitter, politicians need to grow thick skins and stop mistaking it for advertisement
Read more »