Rishi Sunak 'to block councils imposing new 20mph speed limit zones'

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The PM is reportedly set to announce the measure at the Tory Party conference after pledging to tackle 'anti-motorist policies' in the wake of the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election, which saw a backlash against the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

It led to a commitment by Mr Sunak to tackle"anti-motorist policies".

Alongside plans to curb the power of councils to introduce new 20mph zones on main roads, Mr Sunak is also expected to announce limits on councils' abilities to levy fines from traffic cameras and restrictions on enforcing box junction infringements.It comes after Mr Sunak announcedSpeaking to BBC Radio Manchester on Thursday, Mr Sunak argued prioritising driving was the best policy, as"the vast majority" of journeys made are in cars.

It is gearing up to be a key battleground in the run up to the next election, with Wales' Labour-led government

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