For immediate use – Friday 17 December 2010
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Commenting on the AA Fuel Price Report published today (Friday) -which shows that Scotland has become the most expensive region in the UK for diesel in the same week as petrol prices reached a record high
– SNP Westminster Transport spokesperson Angus MacNeil MP warned that soaring fuel prices was hindering economic recovery.
Mr MacNeil said:
“It’s a national scandal that, in an oil rich country like Scotland, we are paying the highest fuel prices in Europe. The Treasury must stop this highway robbery because soaring fuel prices are hindering economic recovery.
“Danny Alexander promised to take action but so far noting has happened – the LibDems’ must not ditch their fuel price promise like they did with student fees.
“The VAT and duty increase set to take place in the New Year will send fuel in parts of my constituency past £1.40 a litre.
“What Ministers in London forget is that for people in rural areas, a car is a necessity and not a luxury. It’s time for real action not warm words.”
ENDS
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- Bonnyrigg and Loanhead SNP
- Bonnyrigg, Loanhead and District Branch is responsible for SNP activity in the Midlothian Council Bonnyrigg and Midlothian West Council wards. The branch have two sitting Councillors, Cllr Bob Constable (Bonnyrigg) and Cllr Owen Thompson (Midlothian West)
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