"What s The Point Of BANKRUPTING The UK?" - Petrol Car Ban And ULEZ Slammed By Howard Cox

Champion of the motorist and Reform UK s London Mayoral candidate Howard Cox tells TalkTV that a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030 would only benefit the economy by £76bn but would cost an astonishing £400bn. One of the major concerns surrounding the ban is its impact on the automotive industry. Cox echoes the sentiments of many by stating that the ban could potentially decimate the industry. He questions the availability and incentive for garages to sell petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as the challenges related to the supply of fuel. Moreover, Cox casts doubt on the ban s feasibility, sharing conversations he has had with backbench Tory MPs and senior ministers who indicate a likelihood of the ban not being implemented. Shifting the focus to a related issue, Cox expresses disappointment in the handling of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London. He criticizes the lack of strong arguments presented by Conservative councils in challenging the decision. Cox emphasizes that the legal battle was centred on the process rather than the ethical or moral implications of the expansion.