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Ignoring road pricing debate is irresponsible

With rising congestion, the Liberal Democrat transport spokesman Alistair Carmichael warns it would be irresponsible not to consider all possible remedies. But he argues road pricing should only be considered as a replacement for car tax, not an additional charge. Reading the right-wing press over the past few months you would have been forgiven for… Read more »

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Government out of touch on road pricing scheme

The shadow transport Chris Grayling explains the Conservatives are not opposed to a road pricing scheme in principle. But he argues such a scheme should not be forced on drivers at a national level, but instead should be a locally-driven targeted measure against specific congestion problems. The online petition which said ‘no’ to the government’s… Read more »