Environment campaigners have launched an attack on Edinburgh’s proposed Low Emission Zone, claiming it covers a “tiny” area and will only protect the health of wealthy residents and tourists.

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Under the scheme, all motorised vehicles which fail to meet strict emission standards will be banned from 1.2 square mile area of the city centre. Plans for a second city-wide zone excluding non-compliant lorries and buses have bee dropped. The zone is due to be introduced in May 2022 but will only be enforced from June 2024.

Gavin Thomson, transport campaigner with Friends of the Earth Scotland, said they were disappointed with the plan.

Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone: FoE Scotland say it's too small and will only benefit wealthy residents and tourists

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