Congestion Charging

South London Press

Protests greet start of congestion charging

Feb 17 2003

Opponents of the central London congestion charge, including the Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith, are protesting against the introduction of the £5 toll.

In south London boundary area, residents say the charge will mean more noise and pollution as drivers sought to steer clear of the zone.

In Kennington Lane, which marks part of the boundary of the zone, about 20 residents joined councillors with banners reading: "Scrap The Ken-gestion Charge."

At Smithfield meat market in central London, Mr Duncan Smith and Tory mayoral candidate Steven Norris spoke to workers protesting against the charge.

Mr Duncan Smith met traders and other staff before around 200 workers set off on a noisy march through the City of London.

Workers at Smithfield say they will march on the first Tuesday of every month against the charge.

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