Mr. Sunak addressed the Commons at PMQs, urging the Labour Mayor to back down from the policy, which takes effect on August 29.
The ULEZ boundary will be extended from the North and South Circular Roads to the entire Greater London area.
Thousands of drivers who do not meet minimum emissions standards will be charged an “unfair” £12.50 daily fee for entering the zone.
This is in addition to the £15 congestion charge, which must be paid daily for vehicles entering the city center.
The Prime Minister stated: “The Labour Mayor of London is in charge of transportation in the city. And it’s disappointing that the Mayor, who is supported by the Leader of the Opposition, is refusing to listen to the public.”
According to a survey conducted last year, 59% of respondents were opposed to expanding ULEZ.
However, London Conservatives argue that the figure is actually higher – around 62% – and have accused Mr. Khan of tampering with the results by excluding responses organized by anti-ULEZ campaign groups.
Mr. Khan maintains that he has done nothing wrong.
Furthermore, he claims that the levy will improve air quality in London by discouraging motorists from driving dirty vehicles in the city.
“Ruislip, Northwood, and Pinner have a great many car-dependent, older and disabled constituents, many of whom are horrified to read that the Mayor of London may have manipulated the outcome of his own consultation,” Tory MP David Simmonds said today in the Commons.
Mr. Simmonds also stated that the ULEZ expansion should be “paused” while the situation is investigated.
Adding his fury to the mix, Tory MP Craig Mackinlay blasted: “Evidence is now very clear that the London Mayor’s sham consultation has suppressed 5,000 negative responses.
“This is pure taxation without justification. It’s a tax to make up for a failed Mayor’s budget.”
Responding to the MPs, Mr. Sunak vowed to do everything in his power to persuade Mr. Khan to scrap the scheme.
“The Labour Mayor is imposing an unpopular tax on the public,” he said.
“Expanding the zone is not something that communities want, and I urge him to carefully consider and respond to all of these concerns, as well as to stop this unfair tax.”
