The expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone divides Londoners

The Mile End Institute Monday, 13 November 2023 The expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone divides Londoners Despite vocal opposition to the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone, a new poll conducted by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London suggests Londoners are split on the issue with equal proportions both supporting and opposing the policy. [...] The figure below shows that while 40 per cent of Londoners support the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (17 per cent strongly support and 23 per cent support) – so that it covers the entirety of London, rather than just inner London – 40 per cent oppose the measure (14 per cent oppose and 26 per cent strongly oppose). [...] The table below shows that support for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone varies according to Londoners’ primary mode of transportation: 1 The Mile End Institute Monday, 13 November 2023 To what extent, if at all, do you support or oppose this expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone? Neither Strongl Strongly Suppor support Don’t Oppose y support t nor know oppose oppose Private vehicl. [...] The City of London, for example, has a relatively high rate of private vehicle use as well as one of the highest levels of support for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone. [...] 2 The Mile End Institute Monday, 13 November 2023 Support for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone also varies in line with Londoners’ political persuasions, socio-demographic characteristics, and their attitudes and values: • There are clear partisan differences in support for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone.