[PA Media]The Liberal Democrats say fuel duty relief should be expanded to 20 new areas to support motorists in rural communities. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said "a real rescue plan" is needed to support rural communities struggling with "outrageous pump prices". The Liberal Democrats earlier pledged in its manifesto to help motorists in rural areas who face higher fuel costs by expanding rural fuel duty relief - but have now expanded on their plans. "They have ignored Liberal Democrat calls to expand rural fuel duty relief, left roads to crumble and cut public transport options, including rural bus routes." The Liberal Democrats said that their plans would cost an additional £7m per year by the end of the next Parliament.

Source: Fox News June 17, 2024 02:21 UTC