Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has branded Sadiq Khan an “absolute disgrace” after he was slapped with a £90 ULEZ fine for leaving London two minutes late.
The soap star, 45, labelled the fine a “robbery” in a rant on social media after his car was seen leaving the capital at 12.02am on February 5.
Brocklebank explained his partner had driven his car from Manchester to London on February 4, picking up his mother and three of her friends.
They were travelling to see Brocklebank in a performance of Figaro: An Original Musical at The London Palladium.
After paying “almost £100” in ULEZ, congestion and parking charges, Brocklebank said he received an additional penalty fine for using his car in London after midnight.
On 4/2/2025 my partner drove my car from Manchester to London, picking my mum and three of her friends up on the way to watch me in a performance of a musical at The Palladium. I paid almost £100 for ULEZ, congestion charge and parking. Today I’ve been handed a £90 fine because… pic.twitter.com/HQu2IFob00
— Daniel Brocklebank (@Dan_Brocklebank) February 17, 2025
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London charges a daily fee to drive within the zone in non-compliant vehicles.
Charges apply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, except for Christmas Day.
Brocklebank wrote on X: “On 4/2/2025 my partner drove my car from Manchester to London, picking my mum and three of her friends up on the way to watch me in a performance of a musical at The Palladium.
“I paid almost £100 for ULEZ, congestion charge and parking.
“Today I’ve been handed a £90 fine because my car was pictured leaving London at 00.02hrs on the 5/2/2025. @MayorofLondon you “sir” are an absolute disgrace. This is robbery.”
