Quote of the day

'[It's] one of the most foolish initiatives I have ever encountered' - Jeremy King, the co-owner of London restaurant The Wolseley, reacts with fury to plans mooted by Westminster council to charge for parking in the evenings. 'It's taking the mickey,' he added. Quite.

by Emma Haslett

Published: 08 Nov 2011

Last Updated: 09 Oct 2013

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