When is this ~#{@>£+ Government going?

**Paula** · 4-30-08, 3:43

Morning guys,

I hope that tomorrow, Labour is destroyed at the Local Elections.

I HAVE NEVER HATED A PARTY MORE IN ALL MY LIFE.

HOW CAN THEY EXPECT PEOPLE TO SURVIVE IN THIS COUNTRY.

NO WONDER ALL THE IMMIGRANTS ARE LEAVING HERE.

THEY ARE BETTER OFF IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES.

Rant Over

Paula

Thousands of families are facing a surprise tax hike after Chancellor Alistair Darling confirmed that cars up to seven years old would be subject to new road duties.

It was widely believed that older vehicles would be exempted from the shake-up, which is designed to penalise high emissions.
However, the Treasury said that owners of larger cars bought since March 2001 would be hit.
A spokeswoman denied that the move had been slipped through "on the quiet", but admitted that last month's Budget had not "spelt it out".
"It's not as clear in the budget as it could be," she said. "It's not explicitly spelt out."
News of the unexpected levy is likely to cause fury among motorists amid soaring costs for fuel and other essentials.
Some experts estimate that the Exchequer is already set to benefit from an extra £2 billion in revenue this year thanks to high petrol and diesel prices.
Under the new road tax system, there will be 13 bands ranging from A to M, with vehicles being classed based on their carbon emissions. New cars will also be subject to a so-called "showroom rate".
Mr Darling said the changes would come into effect from next April, and raise an additional £1.2 billion in revenue by March 2011.
However, critics insist he failed to make clear that much of this money would come from older cars.

**richardb** · 4-30-08, 7:28

To compound all petrol heads misery even further...

Small print reveals shock duty rises on older cars | Politics | guardian.co.uk

**Paula** · 5-2-08, 8:52

Hi Guys,

Well the great British Public has had it's say.

Wonder if Red Ken is on his way out too.

Paula

sandman · 5-2-08, 17:00

well londoners are all in trouble if boris gets it, but it will be interesting....glad labour got a good kick, just need to get shot of the incompetant gordon brown

4-30-08, 3:43	#1 (permalink)
Paula Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	When is this ~#{@>£+ Government going? Morning guys, I hope that tomorrow, Labour is destroyed at the Local Elections. I HAVE NEVER HATED A PARTY MORE IN ALL MY LIFE. HOW CAN THEY EXPECT PEOPLE TO SURVIVE IN THIS COUNTRY. NO WONDER ALL THE IMMIGRANTS ARE LEAVING HERE. THEY ARE BETTER OFF IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES. Rant Over Paula Thousands of families are facing a surprise tax hike after Chancellor Alistair Darling confirmed that cars up to seven years old would be subject to new road duties. It was widely believed that older vehicles would be exempted from the shake-up, which is designed to penalise high emissions. However, the Treasury said that owners of larger cars bought since March 2001 would be hit. A spokeswoman denied that the move had been slipped through "on the quiet", but admitted that last month's Budget had not "spelt it out". "It's not as clear in the budget as it could be," she said. "It's not explicitly spelt out." News of the unexpected levy is likely to cause fury among motorists amid soaring costs for fuel and other essentials. Some experts estimate that the Exchequer is already set to benefit from an extra £2 billion in revenue this year thanks to high petrol and diesel prices. Under the new road tax system, there will be 13 bands ranging from A to M, with vehicles being classed based on their carbon emissions. New cars will also be subject to a so-called "showroom rate". Mr Darling said the changes would come into effect from next April, and raise an additional £1.2 billion in revenue by March 2011. However, critics insist he failed to make clear that much of this money would come from older cars.
	Paula

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richardb Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Weaverham, UK iTrader: (0)	To compound all petrol heads misery even further... Small print reveals shock duty rises on older cars \| Politics \| guardian.co.uk
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Paula Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, Well the great British Public has had it's say. Wonder if Red Ken is on his way out too. Paula
	Paula

5-2-08, 17:00	#4 (permalink)
sandman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sussex, UK Age: 40 iTrader: (0)	well londoners are all in trouble if boris gets it, but it will be interesting....glad labour got a good kick, just need to get shot of the incompetant gordon brown