Drivers from across the UK have shared their thoughts on what they would like the Government to improve in the looming October Budget.
With the Labour Government’s first budget only a matter of weeks away, many Brits are concerned that measures introduced will leave them out of pocket.
Paul Barker, Editor of the motoring publication Auto Express, warned that the measures introduced in the budget will have a serious impact on future opinion polls.
He explained: “With the new Government’s first major budget just two weeks away, we’ve written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of Auto Express readers and drivers everywhere, demanding that key motoring priorities are addressed in future spending plans.
“We’ve also pointed out the likelihood of Labour being punished in future polls if the Government attempts to excuse fuel duty or Vehicle Excise Duty (VED/road tax) hikes by citing unpopular and unrealistic green targets, or justifies rises as levers pushing drivers towards EVs that many can’t afford.”
According to Auto Express’ study, a staggering 72 percent of motorists from across the UK hope the October Budget includes more measures to boost pothole repairs.
Particularly a problem during the colder temperatures of autumn and winter, potholes create uncomfortable rides and can easily damage tyres, wheels and suspension components of vehicles.
In the build up to the election, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promised that £8.3 billion saved during the partial scrappage of the HS2 rail line will be used to repair damaged sections of road.
The company also highlighted that more than 40 percent of drivers also called on the Government to help reduce the cost of fuel.
Whilst the RAC has highlighted that the cost of petrol and diesel are not due to rise, many motorists still feel that profit margins made by the retailers are still too high.
Unfortunately, this is a measure that may not improve during the budget, with some predicting that the Government will increase the cost of fuel duty in a bid to raise revenue.
