Mayor Accused of Raising C-Charge to Make Extra Pounds 40m

Evening Standard - London (February 08, 2005)

Author: David Williams; Ross Lydall

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MAYOR Ken Livingstone today defended his bid to raise the congestion charge from Pounds 5 to Pounds 8, insisting it was vital to get more people out of their cars.

London Assembly members accused him of going back on his word just to raise more revenue-But Mr Livingstone insisted: "You have to make a quantum step forward to make people consider whether they continue to drive or switch to a different direction."

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Mayor Accused of Raising C-Charge to Make Extra Pounds 40m

He admitted considering a rise to Pounds 6, but added: "Pounds 8 is the one that produces most benefit." He said it wou...

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