Matthew Revell

John Redwood on why today’s addition of 2p per litre on fuel tax will make no difference to the environment because people will continue to use their cars, trucks and motorbikes (my emphasis):

“They have no choice. There aren’t enough trains to take the strain, and so often the only practical way of getting yourself and your goods to work and to market is to go by road. People do need to get the children to school, themselves to their employment, and do need to pick up the family shopping from the supermarket. They are not being wicked doing this by car - it is often the only way.”