Responding to the High Court Judicial Review announcement on the extension of ULEZ to outer London, Green Party Co-leader Adrian Ramsay said:
“Today’s ruling is welcome, and a signal to party leaders of all political stripes that they need to step up and show political leadership in tackling the environmental crisis.
“Clean air zones save lives - the issue is as stark as that.
“Green MP Caroline Lucas has been steering a Private Members Bill through Parliament that would provide for clean air for all, and the government should now back it.
“Of course, in a cost-of-living crisis, change must be paid for by the super-rich and the polluting companies raking in gigantic profits, not the poorest in society.
“The government must now outline the support for people, outside of London, who need to change cars so that the life-saving impact of clean air schemes are maximised when they are introduced.
“Ultimately, this is about cleaning up the air so people live longer, healthier lives. We should all support that”.