Hamilton, 40, who also took part in the protest, said: “We can’t afford a new car and if my son needs to go to the hospital, I’m not going to wait for an ambulance. That’s what I’m going to do. ” he said. Drive him yourself. ”
While standing at Rosehill Roundabout in Sutton, Mr Hamilton and his fellow activists were horrified by motorists in smaller, seemingly compliant cars as they passed. I received several beeps of support.
Mr. Hamilton said, “Even people who owned a conforming car had to file for bankruptcy and take out an impossible loan in order to purchase a conforming vehicle.”
“So while it’s no surprise that people now own compliant cars, they still have loans to repay, loans they didn’t need during the cost of living crisis. It is.”
Some anti-Ures activists have previously fueled their anger by criminal acts by so-called “Blade Runners” tearing and damaging cameras.
But Mr Hamilton was keen to stress that his group was not breaking any laws.
He said: “Some cameras in the borough have already been disabled. Obviously it has nothing to do with us and we do not condone any criminal activity.”
The Telegraph has asked the Mayor of London and Transport for London for a response.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police are aware of a protest at Rosehill Roundabout in Sutton today, Sunday 11th February. The protest ended peacefully and no arrests were made. has now left the area.”