Tamworth’s MP signs up to Fair Fuel debate
Christopher Pincher, Member of Parliament for Tamworth, continues to support the Fair Fuel campaign. He originally supported the Fair Fuel campaign in March and campaigned to scrap the former Labour Chancellor’s 1p “real terms” increase in fuel duty – which would put up to another 5 pence per litre on the cost of petrol. Christopher Pincher welcomed The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 1p cut in fuel duty at the 2011 Budget, the abolition of the fuel tax escalator, and the establishment of a fair fuel stabiliser.
Recently Christopher Pincher signed a motion tabled by his Conservative colleague, Robert Halfon MP calling for a debate on the price of fuel in the House of Commons. This debate was granted and was held on the 15th November.
Christopher Pincher commented by saying:
“I am pleased we held the debate on the rising cost of fuel and very pleased that, despite their protests, Labour ended up supporting the motion. Many constituents have contacted me on this important issue. The rising cost of fuel needs to be addressed so businesses can operate and people can get to work. Labour must not be allowed to forget that they were planning to put 5p on a litre of petrol last April – but the Conservative led government scrapped their plans. I will continue to call for reduced fuel duty and lower taxes in general.”
To sign up to the Fair Fuel campaign you need to go to http://www.fairfueluk.com/
