Adderstone Miliband has been on everyone's radar lately for his mission to de-industrialize and de-develop Britain. This has diverted attention away from developments in the capital.
Our glorious mayor immediately resumed his neo-Napoleonic rule. Yes, we've had the Ulez expansion and the car wars, but there's more to come.
black wall tunnel
The tunnel originally opened in 1897 as a single bore. These tunnels have long been paid and free to use.
But what do you do when you've overspent – a giant black hole has appeared in TfL's coffers and so on – and you're a few quid short? Of course, there is another fee. So starting in 2025…
Sadiq Khan charges drivers £8 a day to use blackwall tunnel
People who fail to pay the mayor's latest driving charges will face a £180 fine
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Part of the purpose of the toll is to deter people from using the tunnels “”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/07/10/sadiq-khan-charges-drivers-day-use-blackwall-tunnel/
But we know some people will still be embarrassed. Just because they have to.
Many foreigners may not be aware of the culture war Sadiq Khan waged against the British nation and the British people as a whole. It starts with the recent European Football Championship held in Germany…
“”TfL authorities, led by Mayor Sadiq Khan, said the St George crossing could “distract” other drivers and cause accidents.
The capital's 125,000 drivers have been warned they could face stiff penalties, including losing their black taxi licenses if they fly red and white banners. Drivers believe the flags are no more distracting than colorful ads on vehicles.
https://londonlovesbusiness.com/tfl-ban-london-taxis-from-flying-england-flags-during-euros/
In fact, London is the only British city to ban the display of the flag. But things did get worse. Usually, sports events such as the European Cup and World Cup will set up special areas in cities for people to watch the games on big screens. For example Google Euro 2016…
“”Where to watch the Euro 2016 final live in London: the best pubs, bars and outdoor screens””
https://www.standard.co.uk/going-out/attractions/where-to-watch-euro-2016-in-london-a3267271.html
But not this time, not this mayor…
England's heartbreak was compounded in London as fans tried to find somewhere to watch the European Cup final against Spain, only to discover that outdoor screenings – traditionally in the capital's great parks – had been banned by Sadiq Khan. Mayor Scrooge Khan has blocked the provision of outdoor viewing areas or big screens for fans in the capital. Londoners were lucky to find a seat in the packed pub, otherwise they would have had to win a vote to have the game screened at the O2 at limited capacity at City Hall…
The Met has issued an anti-social dispersal order in central London – somewhat confusing given the mayor's ban on street gatherings. The force said in a statement:
“If you are considering traveling, perhaps consider other options and remember to plan your journey home.”
Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan was spotted in the royal box at the Wimbledon men's final with Labor MP pal Stephanie Peacock. A rule of the Labor Party…””
https://order-order.com/2024/07/15/miseryguts-khan-banned-millions-from-enjoying-euros-final-while-he-went-to-wimbledon/
*** The Union Jack is more distracting than a roadside advertising billboard? Of course.
