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Cecil, N. (2026, September 15). Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/james-cleverly-sadiq-khan-london-mayor-race-ulez-brexit-echr-b1296925.html
Cecil, Nicholas. “Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race.” Evening Standard, 15 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/james-cleverly-sadiq-khan-london-mayor-race-ulez-brexit-echr-b1296925.html.
Cecil, Nicholas. “Sadiq Khan v James Cleverly: Tory's Ulez attack 'is poison to key voters' in London Mayor race.” Evening Standard, September 15, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/james-cleverly-sadiq-khan-london-mayor-race-ulez-brexit-echr-b1296925.html.
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In the London mayoral race, James Cleverly, a former London Assembly member and aspiring Conservative candidate, has criticized the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) as harmful to drivers in Outer London. He argues that these policies are causing financial strain for families and businesses. However, Conservatives have disputed ULEZ's negative impact on air pollution reduction. According to recent election results, Reform UK garnered 20% of the vote, while the Conservatives received 18%, leaving them with a combined total of 38%. The Liberal Democrats followed with 10%. To secure victory in the runoff under the supplementary voting system, Cleverly would likely need to gain significant second-preference support from Liberal Democrat voters. This makes traditional centrist Conservative policies essential for gaining their endorsement.
