Shirley Rodrigues was due to answer journalists’ questions on Monday.
A deputy London mayor accused of attempting to “squash dissent” over the ultra low emission zone scheme has pulled out of a planned media appearance.
It emerged on Sunday that Ms Rodrigues had asked a City Hall-funded expert to counter science that questioned the benefits of Ulez, which involves a £12.50 daily fee for the most polluting vehicles.Ms Rodrigues asked an academic, who was in receipt of funding from Mr Khan’s office, on two occasions to counter research and reporting about the scheme.
He added: “The mayor’s office certainly shouldn’t be dictating emails for press releases or squashing dissent.”
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