Charge move vindicates us

I am delighted the western extension to the Congestion Charge, introduced by Ken Livingstone in the teeth of strong opposition, is to be abolished.

Boris Johnson promised to abandon this project, which was deeply unpopular with both residents and the businesses of west London. The people have spoken through the consultation he promised and the western extension will be scrapped.

The London Assembly Conservative Group was against the extension from the start and this decision vindicates our approach.

RICHARD BARNES AM

London Assembly Member for Ealing and Hillingdon