Drivers warned Labour could 'target them' in rule change from next week

The new Labour Party government could target motorists, drivers and road users in the Autumn Budget on October 30. New Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves could launch atax raid on motorists from October 30, it has been warned this week.

Drivers can expect some changes to impact them in the Autumn Statement. A survey by Auto Express reveals Brits' frustration with incessant potholes, soaring fuel costs and rampant car crime, noting that many would not mind a tax hike if it meant addressing these issues.

The magazine has penned a letter to Chancellor Ms Reeves. Paul Barker, editor at Auto Express, spoke out this week in a campaign release and suggested that targeting motorists through fuel duty increases or Vehicle Excise Duty might be on the agenda to close the £22 bn black hole left by the Tories.

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The Chancellor has been cautioned not to use the "excuse" of green targets or a push towards electric vehicles as it could lead to a backlash at the polls. Instead, recommendations have been put forward for the government to focus on "increasing the threshold for the £410 'expensive car' tax on EVs."

Other recommendations include "investing in road infrastructure, tackling the rising issue of car crime, and taking immediate action to fix the country's pothole-riddled roads". Mr Barker went on and said: "It’s time for the government to respond to drivers’ priorities.

"That means making significant investments in road infrastructure and ensuring effective police action against car crime, while staying true to their manifesto promise not to raise taxes on working people. This is not the moment to tighten the screws on drivers who are still reeling from the cost-of-living crisis and struggling to make ends meet."

And Mr Barker warned potholes, soaring fuel prices, and car crimes "should be dominating the government’s agenda".