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Burnham Under Pressure on Fuel Duty | Leeds News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to reconsider a planned fuel duty hike as FairFuelUK calls for UK drivers to be treated like their European counterparts—offering relief at the pump. Founder Howard Cox slammed the government for ignoring measures adopted by nations like Italy, accusing ministers of viewing motorists as easy targets rather than vital economic actors. With the current five-pence cut expiring at year’s end and no sign of extension or change from Burnham or Chancellor Healey, the debate over fuel policy—and its impact on inflation and business—is heating up…
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