Should the United Kingdom ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars?

The UK government mandates zero-emission vehicles for 80% of new car sales by 2030 under the ZEV policy, effectively banning sales of new petrol and diesel cars from that year, with hybrids permitted until 2035. Electric vehicle market share has fallen to around 21% amid slowing demand, high costs, and grid capacity concerns. Critics highlight job losses in manufacturing and reliance on imports, while supporters emphasise air quality and climate goals.