Representatives at the Greater London Authority were set to meet on 15 May in order to discuss the proposal to introduce such a ban this year . While specific details are still unclear , the move could see cars - free days in each London borough , with city - wide car - free days in 2019 . Air pollution is responsible for 20 premature deaths in the UK each year , with this number rising to 30 across the UK as a whole . The findings, described as “sickening” by Khan, have serious health implications – especially for children – with both short- and long-term exposure to these particulates increasing the likelihood of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Young people exposed to toxic air pollutants are more likely to suffer from reduced lung function and asthma .
Representatives at the Greater London Authority were set to meet on 15 May in order to discuss the proposal to introduce such a ban this year . While specific details are still unclear , the move could see cars - free days in each London borough , with city - wide car - free days in 2019 . Air pollution is responsible for 20 premature deaths in the UK each year , with this number rising to 30 across the UK as a whole . Young people exposed to toxic air pollutants are more likely to suffer from reduced lung function and asthma .