Sadiq Khan is reportedly 'looking at ways to address Londoners' concerns' about Ulez after talks with Keir Starmer, who blamed the contentious policy for Labour's by-election defeat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip.
The Mayor of London's flagship green policy to expand the charge for drivers travelling into the capital in non-compliant vehicles has received renewed criticism after the Conservatives held Boris Johnson's former seat with a majority of 495.
But after talks with the Labour leader on Friday, a source close to the mayor said Mr Khan is "listening to Londoners following this by-election".Keir Starmer calls for Sadiq Khan to 'reflect' on Ulez expansion after surprise by-election loss: “The mayor is always looking at ways he can address their concerns."
Rayner was one of several Labour frontbenchers willing to criticise Khan, stating on Friday: "There is a concern that we have to make sure that whatever is implemented is not at the cost of working families."Starmer added at an event on Saturday: “I don’t think there is any doubt that Ulez was the reason that we lost the election in Uxbridge.
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