Labour MP Warns ULEZ Expansion May Damage Small Businesses

As calls are made for mayor to halt process

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking in east London, following the Equality and Human Rights Commission's announcement that it has concluded its monitoring of the Labour Party, on Feb. 15, 2023. Stefan Rousseau/PA Media

A Labour MP has warned that Sadiq Khan’s proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London may damage small businesses, as calls are made to Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, to halt the process.

Labour Party MP Siobhain McDonagh has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of the expansion to the entire city of London. McDonagh, who represents Mitcham and Morden, expressed worries that many firms would suffer due to the “regressive tax” when the ULEZ is extended citywide.