Motorists pay too many road taxes, say MPs

GORDON Brown was told by MPs yesterday to treat drivers “fairly” over motoring taxes.

MP's have told Brown to treat motorists more fairly

An all-party committee also urged him to spend more money on transport.

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The report by the Transport Select Committee adds fuel to the Daily Express Let’s Get Britain Moving crusade.

British drivers pay £45billion a year in motoring taxes but only one sixth of that is invested back into our roads.

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The committee said the Government had been “inconsistent” in the way it had justified motoring taxes.

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RAC Foundation director Professor Stephen Glaister said: “The problem is simple – too many vehicles on too little road space and no clear explanation to drivers of exactly what they get in return for the £45billion or so they contribute to the Exchequer each year.”

To support our crusade, sign our petition at express.co.uk/web/getbritainmoving.

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