Letter: ULEZ Should Be Seen As a War on Lung Disease

Published on: 8 Sep, 2026
Updated on: 8 Sep, 2026

From Liz Hogger

chair of Effingham Parish Council and former Lib Dem borough councillor

In response to: Conservative Councillors Back Candidate London Mayor’s Pledge on ULEZ Review

When considering ULEZ, we should surely take into account the recent study published in the Lancet, which showed that, “Introduction of the London ULEZ was associated with improved lung function growth trajectories in children in London compared with children in Luton, suggesting that previous deficits in lung development were restored.

“This evidence supports wider implementation of clean air zones as a public health intervention.”

As a grandmother with an asthmatic grandson who lives in the enlarged ULEZ area, I am pleased ULEZ was extended.

Rather than a ‘war on motorists’, ULEZ should be regarded as a war on damage to children’s lungs.

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