Khan slammed for taxing mourners as Ulez camera placed next to cemetary in 'new low'

The device is used to enforce the daily £12.50 charge, levied on vehicles that do not meet Ulez emissions standards.

It has sparked outrage as many people are thought to be visiting the cemetary multiple times a week.

To make matters worse, the camera is located less than 1.5 miles from the Ulez boundary, meaning people would very easily mistkanely enter the zone when visiting a loved one buried at the graveyard.

Former MEP and GB News presenter Martin Daubney described the location of the camera as a "new low for Sadiq Khan", claiming the camera is in place so the Mayor can "tax motorists £12.50 each to attend funerals".

Writing on X, he added: "Located just 1.5 miles inside the boundary, this will cynically nick mourners even from outside London."

The London Mayor has faced growing backlash in recent months for his plans to expand Ulez in London, with the Mayor facing a High Court challenge over the plans.

The £12.50 Ulez charge applies to vehicles that do not meet up-to-date emissions standards.

It was recently expanded to cover the whole of London, having previously covered just inner London.

If a vehicle does not meet Ulez emission standards, drivers who fail to pay receive a penalty charge notice of up to £180.

This is reduced to £90 if paid within two weeks. The fines increased in January from £160 and £80 respectively.

Yesterday, protesters descended upon Westminster to demand the scheme's reversal - and Mr Khan's resignaiton.

Some protesters called for Sadiq Khan to be removed as London mayor - saying "get Khan out" - while others had signs branding him a "liar".

One protester held a sign calling for Mr Khan to "stop the toxic air lie", while another carried a coffin past Downing Street with the words "RIP London" on it.

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Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall yesterday described the plans as "disastrous", pledging to reverse the expansion on "day one" if she becomes Mayor.

Hitting out at the Labour Mayor, Ms Hall told GB News: "Londoners have made their voices loud and clear on Sadiq Khan’s disastrous Ulez expansion.

"The Mayor has pursued this policy that does next to nothing to improve air quality, while hitting the poorest with a £12.50 daily charge.

"I will stop the Ulez expansion on day one of my Mayoralty."