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Greater Manchester leaders now want Clean Air Zone charges scrapped on ALL vehicles after huge backlash

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No vehicles should be charged in the new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), Greater Manchester leaders have agreed, as the scheme remains under review.

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for a 'non-charging' scheme which would help fund vehicle upgrades.

The bid has been backed by all nine Labour council leaders in the city-region – and Bolton's Conservative leader has said he would support no charges too. READ MORE: Burnham brands Boris 'dishonest' and demands 'straight answers' as toxic CAZ dispute rumbles on It comes after the controversial scheme that was set to start charging some commercial vehicles which exceed air quality standards in May was paused.

A new ministerial direction requiring Greater Manchester to comply with legal limits on air pollution was issued, delaying the deadline by two years to 2026.

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