Government Should Have Power to Stop London ULEZ Expansion, Tory MP Says

 The UK government should be given the power to review and overturn controversial transport schemes introduced by the mayor of London, a Conservative MP has proposed.

Former Cabinet minister Theresa Villiers said the government should have the power to intervene when there are “very serious concerns” about decisions relating to transport and air quality, such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to expand the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) around the capital.

illiers, who represents Chipping Barnet, said her proposals could apply to other projects including low traffic neighbourhoods and moves to build on station car parks.

She will seek to introduce the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment) Bill in the House of Commons through the 10-minute rule motion procedure, though it is unlikely to become law in its current form....<<<Read More>>>...