ULEZ COVER-UP Row is raging after Sadiq Khan’s office tried to ‘silence’
scientists over ULEZ pollution impact
Ryan Sabey
Published: 22:35, 20 Aug 2023Updated: 22:35, 20 Aug 2023

A ROW IS RAGING after London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s office tried to “silence”
scientists over his ultra-low emission zone having little pollution impact.

Private correspondence between his environment deputy Shirley Rodrigues and
Prof Frank Kelly revealed she was “really disappointed” over research
findings.

Ulez, which costs drivers £12.50 a day if their vehicle does not meet
emissions standards, will be extended to cover all of London next week.

But an Imperial College study found its initial introduction in 2019 cut
nitrogen oxide by less than three per cent.

However, Prof Kelly agreed to issue a statement, helped by Ms Rodrigues,
saying Ulez had helped “dramatically to reduce air pollution”.

Colleagues told the Sunday Telegraph they stand by their work “100 per
cent”.

But critics warned of an “alarmingly cosy relationship” between Mr Khan’s
office and the scientists.

Peter Fortune, a Tory member of the Greater London Assembly, called it
“unacceptable”.

Mr Khan’s spokesman said it was “normal and proper” to work with experts to
ensure policies are effective as possible.

<https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23567098/sadiq-khan-silence-scientists-ulez-pollution-impact/>

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