Combustion Engine Vehicle Ban of 2016
Rationale
To urgently cut air pollution and meet climate targets, banning new combustion engine sales accelerates clean air and health benefits for communities nationwide.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
The Left Socialist Movement
The Left Socialist Movement fights for a fair society where workers own the wealth they create, free from the chains they have been forced to wear by the capitalists.
Core pillars
Gerald Palmer
Activist · Age 38
A working-class firebrand with a knack for viral stunts, Gerald Palmer went from factory floor to front-page headlines as a loyal but eccentric street-level agitator whose unorthodox tactics keep the party’s message fresh and confrontational.
Timeline
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Draft6 April 2016
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Vote Open6 April 2016
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Vote Closed5 June 2016
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Did Not Become Law5 June 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
FailedFor: 0 / 240 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 240
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
FailedFor: 0 / 48 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 48
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1