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Labour and Green politicians in the London Assembly have blocked attempts by the Liberal Democrats to increase the financial support available to those in outer London impacted by the expansion of Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion.

The Liberal Democrats had brought a motion to the Assembly today that called on the Mayor to increase the maximum payment claimants can make to the scrappage scheme, and open up the scheme to all those in outer London rather than just those on benefits.

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley faced questions from the Liberal Democrats on the emergence of new evidence into 'Partygate’ today at the London Assembly, including over the ‘Jingle & Mingle” holiday party for the Shaun Bailey for London campaign.

After a visit to East Sheen with local residents and Councillor Julia Cambridge to investigate Transport for London's plans for the area, Caroline has written to TfL to respond to the proposals.

At the London Assembly, Caroline pressed the Mayor to introduce an amnesty period when the Ultra-Low Emission Zone expansion takes effect, so that the scheme can be introduced in a way that brings the public with it.

Caroline said:

Responding to the latest revelations about the Conservative Christmas party during Covid restrictions where Conservatives were reportedly invited to a “jingle & mingle” event for Shaun Bailey’s mayoral campaign, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats on the London Assembly Caroline Pidgeon AM said:

“It is an utter disgrace that while Londoners were doing their duty to protect one another, the Conservatives were planning parties.