Murray: Lib Dem 10p fuel duty cut will get Scotland moving again 

Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP has today said that the party’s call for a 10p cut in fuel duty as part of an emergency transport package will “get Scotland moving again”.

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to bring forward an emergency package of support to help families, pensioners and businesses with the costs of President Trump’s war on Iran. 

In Scotland, this would mean: 

• Cutting fuel duty by 10p, bringing down prices at the pump by 12p per litre. 
• Making it easier for people to drive electric vehicles, by cutting the VAT in public charging and reviewing the unfair network costs that push up charging prices. 

Figures show that petrol and diesel costs soared by record levels in March. 

The Liberal Democrats are pressing the UK Government to introduce this package for three months at first, but say it should be kept under review and could be extended if the crisis drags on for longer and fuel prices stay high.

Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Susan Murray MP said: 

“All across Scotland, people are feeling the pain of Trump’s illegal war with Iran. 

“Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage and Lord Offord should apologise for cheering on this war and driving up the costs for ordinary, hardworking families. 

“The 10p cut to fuel duty and measures to support EV drivers would help get Scotland moving again.

“The Chancellor cannot just stand back and let Trump's illegal action bring Scotland's economy to a standstill. We need action- that's what the Liberal Democrats are focused on."