Name: Cambridge Congestion Charge Protest 26th February 2023: Part 9 - Alan Miller and Kieron Johnson
Uploaded: 2023-02-28T21:02:42+00:00
Duration: 8 min 21 s
Description: Alan Miller started his career in the nightlife industry, and has had many roles since then. He is now working full-time with #together which he co-founded in response to the government's draconian co

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Cambridge Congestion Charge War on motorists Freedom

Alan Miller started his career in the nightlife industry, and has had many roles since then. He is now working full-time with #together which he co-founded in response to the government's draconian covid measures.
"We, the public, must always be heard and not treated with contempt or sidelined. Our voices must be heard by those in power."
https://togetherdeclaration.org/
Kieron Johnson is chairman of the group Cambs Against the Congestion Charge.
https://e-voice.org.uk/cambs-against-congestion-charge-group/
and
https://www.facebook.com/groups/566486514349841/permalink/774460380219119/
Petition opposing the charge:
https://www.change.org/p/opposition-to-the-cambridge-congestion-charge
Petition for a referendum on the charge:
https://cambridgeshire.cmis.uk.com/ccc_live/ePetitions/tabid/115/ID/60/-Petition-demanding-referendum-to-decide-on-congestion-charge-for-Cambridge.aspx
"On Saturday, October 29, the GCP held its only planned consultation in East Cambs between 10am and 1pm in a private room hidden out of sight at the back of Ely Library and it was not clearly signposted."
https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/23146759.referendum-needed-plans-cambridge-congestion-charge/
The proponents of the charge say nothing will happen until a suitable public transport system has been put in place to enable people to travel easily without resorting to their cars. Just perfect for all the plumbers, electricians, builders, delivery drivers etc. etc. etc. even if I did believe the the GCP's promises, which I don't.
The proposal is that every vehicle will be charged to enter, exit or just drive around Cambridge on weekdays between 7am and 7pm. The cost to motorbikes and cars will be £5/day, to vans £10/day and to lorries £50/day. There is no doubt this will drive (no pun intended) small, independent shops out of business and will cripple the low paid. However, large national and international businesses and the wealthy will be just fine, so that's okay then. For a moment there I was worried.
No doubt this is just the start of the process that is also unfolding in Oxford and Canterbury, where driving freely when and where you choose in a private vehicle will become the status symbol of the rich. Since it is all in the name of saving the planet, they get to feel good about themselves while they do it. Perfect. Champagne all round; not for you though, serf.