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Bolton Councillor Shows £270k Lamborghini, Green Plans Criticized

5/12/2026

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Councillor Mohammad Baghdadi Khan posted a video of himself driving a £270,000 Lamborghini after winning the Halliwell ward seat in Bolton.
He pledged green spaces and a billionaire tax, while the Green transport policy proposes lower speed limits, fuel tax and fewer parking spaces.
Conservative leaders shadow transport secretary Richard Holden accused Green leader Zack Polanski of a “war on drivers” and warned the proposals could raise costs for families.

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Councillor Mohammad Baghdadi Khan posted a video of himself driving a £270,000 Lamborghini after winning the Halliwell ward seat in Bolton.
He pledged green spaces and a billionaire tax, while the Green transport policy proposes lower speed limits, fuel tax and fewer parking spaces.
Conservative leaders shadow transport secretary Richard Holden accused Green leader Zack Polanski of a “war on drivers” and warned the proposals could raise costs for families.