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MUPPETS THE LOT OF THEM!!! |
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saltwater
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Because its fair.
Anyone that lives in central London and can afford a car, including the cost of parking and fuel, should easily be able to afford 8 quid a day or whatever for the congestion charge.
More to the point though, London has one of the best public transport systems in the World so you just shouldn't need to drive into the city. With the possible exception of delivery drivers, its a fair tax on the pollution and congestion drivers cause by travelling through central London. |
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bergab_hase
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So you are a free marketeer? If central London's roads were privatised, the toll would be a lot higher than £10. Basic supply/demand theory: Lots of cars, very little road to go between them. There is no way around that fact. Think about it. |
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English Knight
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With more cars on the road than ever b4 can any one else suggest an alternative? 4 yrs ago it took me 20 mins to drive to work it now takes me 35mins all due to more cars. Each household had 1 car when i was younger, now its 4?. I dont like the charges (no one likes spending money if they can help it) but what other incentives stop our towns and cities snarling up. |
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david f
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If people don't like the Mayor's policies they can kick him out at the next election. However as I suspect most people are actually in favour of the congestion charge I doubt if this will happen. The government is trying to pluck up the courage to introduce road pricing on British roads. This measure is sorely needed since currently demand far outstrips supply. Sooner or later it will have to come - but the motoring lobby is so selfish, so entenched and so vocal (and the government is so scared of it) that it will take a long time to achieve. Currently congestion is a 'back door tax' on EVERYONE. |
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Nickname
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The easiest way to challenge him would be to not vote for him. In the last election in 2004, which was just after the introduction of the scheme, more people voted for him than anyone else. So not enough people can be outraged by the scheme.
Groups such as Transport 2000 support the scheme. US embassy staff refuse to pay and perhaps they are the best organised opposition to it, they owe USD $1.6M in unpaid charges.
There are also several well organised groups in west London who oppose the expansion of the scheme. Kensington & Chelsea considered mounting a legal challenge, but backed down in the end. |
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anthony6343
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You can challenge him When he is due for re-election do not vote for him |
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Johny0555
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The government piled so many responsibilities onto him and with them responsibilities came power. There are few people who can challenge him and those who can are lining their pockets. |
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huvgj
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No-one challenges it because it works!
It an excellent thing - before central London was gridlocked! |
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jimi
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i disagree with the congestion charge, but 4x4s should only be available to those who will actually use them as 4x4s, not for posing. there should be some kind of law preventing polluting posers from buying it for their blonde 20 year old girlfriend and thier puppy. |
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lataliano
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How can you challenge. Boycott driving into central London and take the train? That's exactly what he wants. Blow up the houses of parliament. I think that was tried before and failed. You've either got to like it or lump it. |
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ohhelpmepls
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They did when the congestion charge extension to west London was discused in a consultation with businesses and residents a majority voted against extending it but as usual ken Livingstone wasn't interested in listening to what the people want and is introducing it regardless.
Only way to get him out is to vote him out and then who will replace him and will it change anything
Though I am not against reducing congestion in London this has got out of control and is now a personal vendetta by Ken Livingstone against London's drivers as is the same with our car hating Government erm who dint hate their jaguar limousines just everyone Else's cars. |
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kel b
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Because no one in london speaks or understands english |
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thed0gsb0ll0x
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I think it TERRIBLE!!!!
Are we not raped and pillaged enough by this gov??
They will bleed us all dry!!
I think i shall buy a 4x4 and then take the mayor to court for curbing my freedom!!! |
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