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Well done Boris

But how do all the UK taxpayers on the forum feel about 400k being handed out in legal costs? 06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods, Black Badge Soon...

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It's not Boris's fault - it's the former Mayor who started this. I wouldn't have been surprised if this stand down was planned and the money to pay Porsche was going to fund the charity that Porsche is giving the money to. It could have cost the taxpayer a great deal more if Porsche won the case months down the line. RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
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Agree 100% VA and not blaming Boris in any way (I actually really like the guy)

Just wondering what your thoughts were as that is a fair wad of cash.

I know it's down to 'Red Ken', just interested that's all.

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He's actually made good on his promise that he would do this, which is a step in the right direction for a politician... not an ideal situation to be in, but it's case of damage limitation and at least the legal costs aren't going into someone's back pocket. 

Ok, I'm a foreigner but......Agree with VA. How's this Johnson's fault? Livingstone should pay it. '08 RRS TDV8
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Well if Livingstone pays for it then Cameron can pay for the Tories selling the family silver i.e. Privatisation

Or what about Dame Shirley (aka Mrs Tesco) paying back all the money she spent to get votes

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Well if Livingstone pays for it then Cameron can pay for the Tories selling the family silver i.e. Privatisation

Or what about Dame Shirley (aka Mrs Tesco) paying back all the money she spent to get votes

great news. would be great if those car companies, could step in on the matter of speed bumps
as i know it cost them millions in warranty fix. lot of suspension and under car damage.
must be other ways to slow down traffic. other than speed bumps.

a car company that protects there costumers. truly great

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Personally, I think a congestion covering the whole of London would be a great idea....anyone living within the M25 and owning a car would pay a nominal charge BUT anyone else would be 'hammered' for driving into the capital city

I wonder if Boris will bring back the pigeons to Trafalgar Square?

Disagree - the very people who need to drive into London are those who live outside of the city. RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE Zambezi silver,Alpaca.
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Agree with VA.

Those INSIDE London congestion charge could maybe be incentivised to use (Shudder) public transport or car share?

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If you need to drive in to London and pollute the city then you should pay OR get on a train or a Coach.

I'd happily take Public transport if it was clean, reliable, uncrowded and readily available.

I could then happily use my 4x4 for pleasure and churning up green lanes at the weekend

I feel the whole eco issue is underpinned by sufferers of 'NIMBY' syndrome

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I'd happily take Public transport if it was clean, reliable, uncrowded and readily available.

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