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Khan's hated ULEZ expansion had NO impact on air pollution while raking in millions.

Scientists at the University of Birmingham say the expansion of the ULEZ in August 2023 had no significant impact on lowering air pollution.Wottasurprise. This horrible, Arrogant Lefty Twerp is systematically destroying London and HAS to go, WHO votes for these Idiot Ideologies forced on us?!https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15209531/London-ULEZ-scrapped-study-2023-expansion.html

Rosco White ● 16d34 Comments

"One wonders if the areas where the worst gangs have operated might also be strong Labour voting ones."OF COURSE they are, Liebore is rotten to the core, they prove that daily since coming to power.Still, one must protect one's voter base, musn't one.At ALL costs.We have a lovely Government and Mayor of London.

Rosco White ● 9d

I don't think you are convincing many on here that you're not a Liebore Indoctrinate, but if you say you're not ....... 😂

Rosco White ● 9d

The grooming scandal is being extraordinarily badly handled by the government, so Khan’s repeated denials only presaged that. One wonders if the areas where the worst gangs have operated might also be strong Labour voting ones.The Mayor of London position is a nonsense. I used to attend MQTs in a professional capacity with both Livingstone and Johnson. Ken was simply batty (he really did think he was ‘Mr London’) and also deeply paranoid about the press. Not surprising since the battering he got in GLC days.Johnson was exactly as he was as PM. Big statements but zero details when looked into. Lots of promises that turned out empty and inevitable waste of taxpayer money on vanity projects like the Garden Bridge.Khan is proving equally poor. He gets an unbelievably easy ride he gets from most media, particularly the BBC, and the lack of scrutiny of his operation is bad for Londoners.When he stood last year he campaigned on how great it would be for London to have a Labour Mayor and Labour government. How’s that turned out Sadiq?Told to increase TfL fares from now on, a lack of funding from central government for promised infrastructure projects and given a knighthood to keep him quiet. The TfL settlement he took from Starmer was half what he kept demanding from the previous government despite the economic circumstances being identical (the so-called fiscal black hole was already there before the 2024 General Election but Labour chose not to mention it because the inevitable tax rises would have dissuaded a section of voters from supporting Starmer.)Things will not improve in London despite what Khan and others say. Doing business in the capital is becoming increasingly expensive and moving goods and people around increasingly difficult. That some think riding a bike is the answer to everything simply illustrates the childish thinking now prevalent in political debate.

Simon Hayes ● 9d

He's had 10 years,how long does he need?He is not up to the job,that much is obvious to any objective thinker imo.

Keith Iddon ● 9d

If you doubt that Khan is using his religion and ethnicity as a smokescreen,you haven't seen the video clip of an assembly member askng him about the existence of grooming gangs in London.He retorts woeds to the effect 'Are you asking me tht because of my ethnicity and religion',and the questioner(not Suasn Hall0 but a man,replies 'No,I am asking you because you are London's Police and Crime Commissioner'.

Keith Iddon ● 9d

I'm not at all.  I quite simply don't agree with you!  You actually seem to be trying to convince yourself by repeating yourself.

Philippa Bond ● 9d

The "man" is simply an Olympic Gold, AAA Grade, Asrehole.End of.

Rosco White ● 10d

Not forgetting that Khan is the head of policing for London he ought to be fully aware of policing priorities. As a lawyer and senior politicians he would be fully aware of what grooming gangs are and how they operate.He was repeatedly asked in January about this but refused to answer.https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/grooming-gangs-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-stonewalling-tory-questions-b1205508.htmlThis is not the only issue he dodges. And if he can’t take robust questioning from other politicians the he really shouldn’t be in the game, Philippa.

Simon Hayes ● 10d

"He's quite rightly suspicious of some of the questioners and of the questions he is being asked!"Oh Ms Bond, stop being so indoctrinated, try and observe, and think for yourself.Khant's SO obvious slimy evasion and squirming swerving when asked direct, concerned questions about London's grooming gangs is beyond sickening, he is nowhere near fit for Mayoral office with his appalling and arrogant attitude.With such grand, admirable attributes though, people like you will STILL admire and vote for him.I despair for London.

Rosco White ● 10d

The man cannot even lie straight in bed. Prevarication and obfuscation are his main skills. Leading a great city is certainly not one.

N V Brooks ● 10d

He's quite rightly suspicious of some of the questioners and of the questions he is being asked!

Philippa Bond ● 10d

Twisting it to suit your intellectually stunted narrative again Paul?So very sad.Ken Livingstone was recommended close personal protection he chose to ignore it and travelled on the tube, why does Khan select something totally different?By the way calling you an intellectually stunted fantasist is not abuse it is my perception, shared by others,  of fact.

N V Brooks ● 15d

A reminder of what you wrote Nigel."I wonder why Sadiq Khan feels that he needs both a security detail and a reinforced RangeRover."You're making out Sadiq Khan demanded this, trying to cast him as some chicken s**t scared diva, when in fact the police told him that he has to have the protection.Caught out in a lie you turn it into personal abuse. Standard.

Paul James ● 15d

I can make no apologies Paul for your deliberate misinterpretation of anything that anybody else writes simply to suit your own very narrow narrative.Be comforted that you have some sympathy from those who recognise your Narcissistic fantasist problems.Enjoy your day.

N V Brooks ● 15d

It’s not me making threats. I’m saying whatever is directed at him is deserved, he’s a liar & hypocrite

Peter Yale ● 15d

Peter, you have said multiple times that you don't like the way Khan doesn't answer questions, and you have also replied 'deservedly so' when it is pointed out that he receives death threats.You might not like me pointing this out, but either stick to what you believe or explain yourself if you there's been a misunderstanding. Be careful what you write on this forum as it stays here forever. That's not a threat, just friendly advice.

Dominik Klimowski ● 15d

Because as said before, he’s a lieing , ignorant, hypocrite.Runs from truth & wont answer questions

Peter Yale ● 15d

Khan is an embarrassment. He’s more interested in turning London into a theme park than making it a city that works for residents. But then selective listening and distortion of facts is always the Labour way. If all else fails, blame someone else.Khan pledged zero strike days on the Tube if he became mayor. There have been 151 since he took office, with an enormous impact on London’s economy. By any measure he’s a failure but seems to get a soft pedal from most media outlets, particularly the BBC. Yet he’s paid more than the Prime Minister.I doubt Paul has ever watched a Mayors Question Time. To see Khan dodging questions and then resort to insulting Assembly members shows how out of his depth he is.This article illustrates just why he isn’t up to the job.https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/london_deserves_better_than_sadiq_khan

Simon Hayes ● 15d

Paul James ● 15d

Paul, since when has making a statement if fact been considered ignorant?The mayor is a liability rather than an asset, that is opinion. The fact that he is the first Mayor of London to supposedly need a security detail and specialist vehicle to convey him across the city that he constantly claims is safer on his watch rather undermines his claim does it not?What IS ignorant is to believe otherwise

N V Brooks ● 15d

Only ignorant one is khan

Peter Yale ● 15d

>I wonder why Sadiq Khan feels that he needs both a security detail and a reinforced RangeRover.Very ignorant comment Nigel."In August a newspaper article criticised the mayor for travelling in a convoy of three vehicles to Battersea Park, which is four-and-a-half miles from his home, to take his dog Luna for a walk.But he said that decision had been made on police advice."https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58734284

Paul James ● 15d

Ken Livingtone was absolutely despised by many (I actually found him rather engaging in conversation) but travelled by tube when Mayor of London with no obvious security detail.Boris Johnson, when mayor, drove himself around in a battered old gold Chrysler people carrier that he used to convey his son and friends to matches at Trailfinders. Again no security detail.I wonder why Sadiq Khan feels that he needs both a security detail and a reinforced RangeRover.

N V Brooks ● 15d

Added to that. Knife crime/stabbings/homicide/murders etc etc , however he twists it,Grooming gangs.Complete denial & lies.Not a money makers & oh so woke deniers in their ivory towers

Peter Yale ● 15d

Didn’t say that at all.If you can’t say anything sensible, don’t bother

Peter Yale ● 15d

You think people should be killed because they don't answer some questions? Take a look around the world Peter. Have a long think.

Dominik Klimowski ● 15d

Because he’s odious & for the 3rd time, watch London Assembly questions.Runs & hides from everything

Peter Yale ● 15d

>he has regular threats and death threats made to himPeter, your response to this was "deservedly so."So next time you moan about his security team moving him round in an armoured 4x4 then have a think about that.

Paul James ● 15d

deservedly so. I say again watch his London Assembly answers.Arrogant.Walk, cycle, or use public transport as he tries to force rest of us.His entourage have legs.Oh & clips I see of people asking perfectly reasonable questions, the odious mayor ignores

Peter Yale ● 15d

>"swans" around in a 4x4Those are his security detail's 4x4s, not his Peter. He gets put in these becuase he has regular threats and death threats made to him, you've only got to look at the language used about him on this board to see why the mayoral security team are pretty active.

Paul James ● 15d

Would you say the demographic you are referring to is bigger or smaller than the amount of people who are against the ULEZ?

Dominik Klimowski ● 15d

Hypocrite and odious liar are spot ON!  👍His arrogance when evading Susan Hall's questions on London grooming gangs is beyond despicable, and yet there are STILL mindless idiots who vote for him.Which means they actually agree that he's doing an acceptable job?!Mind you, we all know which demographic keeps voting in droves for him, and why. 

Rosco White ● 15d

Typically you would disagree.khan is a blatant liar. Twists , manipulates figures. Awful hypocrite, Sean’s around in a 4x4Watch London Assembly questions to see what an odious liar he is.Not just about ukez, but grooming gangs

Peter Yale ● 15d

"It's important to highlight that the current ULEZ approach does not fully address significant traffic-related public health issues, such as PM2.5 pollution. As a result, we need to see a modal shift to more active travel and public transport to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which could reduce non-tailpipe-related PM2.5 emissions and improve public health."https://phys.org/news/2025-10-london-emissions-policy-quickly-air.html

Paul James ● 15d