A Green Party candidate standing in the upcoming Wandsworth Council elections has been accused of hypocrisy after it emerged he drives a diesel-powered Mercedes SUV. Adam Kamenetzky, who is contesting a seat in the May local elections, reportedly uses a 2.1-litre Mercedes M-Class as his family car in London.
The Green Party advocates for an accelerated ban on new petrol and diesel cars, aiming to replace them with electric vehicles and promote walking, cycling, and public transport. The Tooting Conservative Association criticised Kamenetzky, stating: 'It shows true dedication to be able to compete on hypocrisy.'
Kamenetzky, 45, works as an activist researcher and lives in a £1.4 million home in Streatham Park. He declined to comment on his vehicle when approached by the Daily Mail. A local resident claimed the 2013 Mercedes ML250 is used daily, adding that Kamenetzky has said he cannot afford a new car.
Kamenetzky is reportedly a key campaigner in the 'dieselgate' High Court case, where around 1.6 million diesel car owners are suing manufacturers over alleged emissions cheating. In his campaign material, he describes himself as 'passionate about health, the environment, racial injustice, and the creative arts.'
