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The true cost of Westminster Labour: MPs Nickie Aiken and Richard Holden speak out against an 1800% increase in parking charges

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Friday, 1 December, 2023
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We caught up with Cities of London & Westminster MP Nickie Aiken and Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden MP in Pimlico today.

Local people are frustrated by an increase of up to 1,800% in parking charges for electric vehicles. They are being penalised for doing the right thing to tackle the climate emergency.

Nickie and Richard spoke with local Pimlico councillor, Ed Pitt Ford.

Watch their conversation above.

 

 

 

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