Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced new government initiatives aimed at supporting British carmakers and boosting economic growth.
Among these initiatives is a policy to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars by 2030, with exemptions for certain luxury vehicles.
Public reaction on social media has been mixed, with some expressing skepticism and criticism towards the government’s approach, while others are concerned about the impact on the automotive industry.
It comes as luxury supercar firms such as Aston Martin and McLaren will still be allowed to keep producing petrol cars beyond 2030, because they only manufacture a small number of vehicles per year.
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Starmer wrote on X: “The world may be changing, but Britain stands firm. My government will support British businesses, jobs, and workers. We will defend our national interests. Our Plan for Change will provide the security and renewal working people need.”
He also wrote: “Now more than ever, UK businesses need a government that steps up. Today, we’re announcing bold new changes to support British carmakers. Giving British firms the stability and support they need. Boosting growth to put money in working people’s pockets.”
Whatever you think of Ruper Lowe does he have a point here, when he writes: “That’s a lot of words to say absolutely sod all.”
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Anyway, enough of Lowe (and Starmer) what did other make of his plans, or non plans………
Craig Murray wrote: “This is incredible. In 2030 the sale of new diesel and petrol cars will be banned in the UK – except to the ultra-rich, whose McLarens, Bentleys and Aston Martins will be exempt. The most polluting of all. You couldn’t make it up.”
One person replied: “Carbon rules for the masses, carbon passes for the classes. Policy or privilege?”
And another who made a good point…
“Vans are excluded too. How many people can afford a new car anyway???”
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