Chancellor Darling remains hellbent on increasing the cost of fuel duty, ignoring the effect it will have on UK plc's recovery.
Politicking with prosperity
Chancellor Darling remains hellbent on increasing the cost of fuel. Duty goes up first in September and then again in real terms every April for the next four years.
It's a disgrace.
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