‘This scheme is another unwelcome hit on working people’-Jon Cruddas MP hits out at ULEZ expansion.

The Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas is disappointed the representations he made to the London Mayor on behalf of his constituents on the expansion of the ultra low emission zone to Havering, have been completely ignored as the scheme got the green light last week.

Mr Cruddas told the Havering Daily:

“Friday’s announcement from City Hall regarding ULEZ is deeply disappointing. It seems that, aside from an improved scrappage scheme, the representations I made on behalf of my constituents fell on deaf ears.

“I understand the pressing need to improve air quality and public health, but this scheme will be another unwelcome hit on working people in areas like Dagenham and Rainham. The Tories have crashed our economy leaving thousands of people struggling to put food on the table and heat their homes, and against this backdrop those same people will now struggle to get to work.

“This should have been delayed until we were on the other side of the cost-of-living crisis, which hasn’t really begun to bite yet. Dagenham and Rainham is home to many low-income workers who rely on their personal vehicles. The public transport infrastructure just isn’t there to support this policy. I will continue to challenge this in the strongest possible terms over the coming weeks and months.”