Bolton Green Councillor’s Lamborghini Post Fuels Debate Over Party’s Road Policies

Twenty-five-year-old Mohammad Baghdadi Khan, elected to represent the Halliwell ward of Bolton, Greater Manchester, posted online footage of himself driving a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder only days after the local election. The video, taken at a 2023 wedding, shows the orange-painted V10 supercar—valued at up to £270,000—alongside clips of Khan celebrating his council win. He also shared a clip of his campaign-era Mercedes with personalised plates. In the post Khan wrote, “Who said councillors can’t drive cars like this?” and pledged to “stand up for the people, the community, fighting for what’s right.”

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

The Green Party’s national transport policy proposes a series of “demand-management” measures: reducing motorway and dual-carriageway speed limits by 15 mph, extending 20 mph zones in built-up areas, incrementally raising road fuel tax, and steadily cutting parking provision. The policy states, “On major roads outside of built-up areas, the maximum speed limit allowed would be 55 mph, to maximise the efficiency of fuel use as well as improving safety.” Party leader Zack Polanski has framed these steps as evidence-based actions to cut traffic accidents and fuel consumption.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Mohammad Baghdadi Khan – Newly elected Green councillor, also known as “Baggy Khan.”

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Zack Polanski – Leader of the Green Party, architect of the transport proposals.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Richard Holden – Shadow transport secretary for the Conservative Party, vocal critic of the Green agenda.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

The Green Party reiterated its support for the proposed speed-limit cuts and fuel-tax increases, emphasizing their aim to lower emissions and improve road safety. Polanski’s team described the approach as “travel demand management” intended to reduce both speed and volume of motorised traffic. The Conservative Party, through Holden, accused the Greens of being “out of touch,” arguing that the policies would “drive up costs for working families and bring the country to a standstill.” The Greens were approached for comment on Khan’s video but had not responded at the time of reporting.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

Public reaction was swift. A TikTok commenter labeled the display an “absolute joke a local councillor driving a car like that.” Conservatives framed the incident as evidence of hypocrisy, pointing to the party’s “war on motorists” narrative. Critics argue that a councillor championing higher fuel taxes and reduced parking should not be seen driving a vehicle that averages roughly 15 mpg and emits significantly more CO2 than the average family car.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Lamborghini Huracán Spyder price: up to £270,000.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Engine: 5.2-litre V10, fuel-efficiency ? 15 mpg, top speed ? 200 mph.

RULES FOR THEE BUT NOT FOR ME! “War on Motorists” Green Councillor Spotted in Gas-Guzzling Lamborghini!

• Proposed speed limit on major roads: 55 mph (down from the current 70 mph).

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• Proposed fuel-tax increase: incremental, exact rates not disclosed.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• “Who said councillors can't drive cars like this?” — Mohammad Baghdadi Khan, Councillor.

RULES FOR THEE BUT NOT FOR ME! “War on Motorists” Green Councillor Spotted in Gas-Guzzling Lamborghini!

• “The official Green Party transport policy stated last month: 'On major roads outside of built up areas, the maximum speed limit allowed would be 55mph, to maximise the efficiency of fuel use as well as improving safety.” — Green Party transport policy.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

• “He said: 'This will drive up costs for working families and bring the country to a standstill.” — Richard Holden, Shadow transport secretary.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

Sources agree on the content of Khan’s video and the Green Party’s policy proposals, but no official Green Party comment on the Lamborghini post was obtained, leaving a gap in the party’s direct response to the perceived hypocrisy.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'

The incident is expected to feature in upcoming council meetings and may prompt media scrutiny of Green Party representatives’ personal practices versus policy positions. Conservative leaders have signalled further political attacks ahead of the next local election cycle.

Fury as Green councillor proudly posts footage of himself driving gas guzzling Lamborghini days after his election - despite his party's 'war on motorists'