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The Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone and why it has become a big issue in the mayoral elections

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone has become one of the biggest points of contention in the lead-up to this year’s mayoral elections.

Vans, buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles and lorries that fail to meet emission standards would pay a daily charge to drive on the region’s roads under plans due to be signed off ‘no later than this summer’.

Air pollution, primarily caused by vehicles, is said to contribute to 1,200 deaths a year in Greater Manchester. The plan has prompted heated hustings and spiky social media exchanges with candidates accused of introducing ‘stealth taxes’ and campaigning ‘straight from the Trump playbook’.

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